Tag: rich people

Mark 10:17-31 – What’s Possible?

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The rich man who approached Jesus showed great respect, calling him “Good Teacher” as he knelt to ask his question. The first takeaway for us to see is this man’s attitude. Do we approach Jesus with the same expectant awe?

The man’s appreciation soon turned to disappointment at Jesus’ response. For those with lots of money, Jesus’ words can be especially hard to swallow. For those living paycheck to paycheck, it can still be hard to fathom giving up everything to follow Jesus. It’s more than just possessions, isn’t it? Continue reading “Mark 10:17-31 – What’s Possible?”

Mark 10:17-31 – Are You Rich?

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Are you clinging to possessions you have acquired in this life, like the rich man who wanted to follow Jesus but felt sad because of his riches? What if you were told to leave everything behind and walk away to follow Jesus? Could you do it?

I’ve always puzzled over Jesus’ words, “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” If you’ve ever tried to thread a needle, trying to get that pesky thread through the needle’s eye, you know how tricky it can be. Imagine a camel doing the same feat as the thread! A camel!

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James 5:1-6 – Rich People Beware

Read James 5:1-6

What a gloomy picture of rich people James portrays! While admittedly the description fits nicely for some, there are also plenty of “rich” people who have done very good things for the church and for the world with their wealth. James’ idea of rich people is rather tainted, isn’t it?

I found it interesting that while James harshly calls out rich people here, he doesn’t deliver any sort of direct call to change. He is simply telling them to lament their status before God. “Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you.”

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