If Jesus really said to abandon all your material possessions (Matthew 19:21) and follow him to heaven, then why do I see so many lavish vehicles with "Jesus fish" affixed to them?
2007-01-26 14:09:32 · 15 answers · asked by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because like so much of the Bible, it was referring to everyone but the devout.
Remember, membership has its privileges.
2007-01-26 14:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jon A 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Indeed we all abandon our material possession for Jesus and company. This happens when we die. We leave everything behind, even our own body. We come with nothing and we leave with nothing.
Material possession is not an indicator of how much of a christian a person is. Look at Oprah Winfrey. She owns a lot of material possession, and at the same time she helps a LOT of people by sharing her material wealth. There are other examples of rich people who walk the talk.
2007-01-26 14:15:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus's message was to not use money
He says it over and over again
And that's why he's always feeding people because
If people get feed they then can work for free
He's killed next to two thieves , ones innocent one is guilty
When someone's asks jesus who. Gets me and my brothers inheritance jesus replies
WHO MADE ME ARBITER BETWEEN YOU ?
This simple statement shows you that jesus who we all know will JUDGE you on the final day
Has no authority in the matters of money because it's doesn't exist in heaven , it's what the seed of all evil that lives in the hearts of men brings
This is why the road is so narrow
2013-10-01 15:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by Wtf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Jesus was only speaking to that particular rich, young man, and not to all Christians who were to follow in the future. He was using that man as an object lesson of someone who, when faced with a choice between saving his soul, or saving his money, would opt to save his possessions.
For today's Christian, the lesson is the same: which is more valuable to us? our stuff, or following Jesus? And for those of us who answer, "Following Jesus" if he then specifically told us to sell our stuff, give the money to the poor and follow him, how many would do it?
2007-01-26 14:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have, but took back some stuff asking Jesus why didn't U take my world, and let me come after U, I took back my video games. I gave everything away to find him, but its been a long road. I still feel bad about going back into the world even if it is just video games, but all he had to do was to take my gift I gave to him. Spiritually of Course. then there would be no world, Just him and his ways.
2007-01-26 14:37:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoa whoa whoa
If scripture contradicts scripture, your undertsnading is wrong. you can't really survive in western society without any possessions at all. you do need basic things like food and shelter.
the rich young man was probably dealing with some "idolatry issues", as his possessions were very very important to him. that may have been a test of his faith, not neccessarily ours.
you don't have to sell everything unless the Holy Spirit leads you to.
piety is not an excuse for lack of wisdom...
2007-01-26 14:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because material wealth is not a stumbling block for everyone, as it was for that particular young man. Joseph of Arimathea was also rich (Matthew 27:57), but it didn't interfere with his relationship with the Lord. Different people have different stumbling blocks; for some it IS money, for others it is sex, fame, power, etc.
2007-01-26 14:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
An even bigger issue IS would Jesus approve of the Auto or not! It eats ups the air and dumps tons of poisons and pollutants into the air.
2007-01-26 14:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was inviting the rich young ruler to join the 12 as itenerate preachers. This would require him renouncing all worldly goods. The statement was not directed to all humans.
2007-01-26 14:15:40 · answer #9 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He was specifically speaking to a rich man, trying to convey to him that loving your neighbor means giving graciously like God.
2007-01-26 14:16:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋