“‘How
hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!’ And
the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and
said to them, ‘Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches
to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the
eye
of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.’” MARK 10:23-25
The
point is not that every disciple must be penniless. The point is that
in this Kingdom, Christ alone has the preeminence, and you cannot serve
two masters. Why are riches such a stumbling block? It all relates to
Self. For the rich man, Self is mostly represented in his riches. For
the wise man, Self is mostly represented in his wisdom. For the good
man, Self is mostly represented in his goodness. For the strong man,
Self is mostly represented in his strength.
YOU are your biggest obstacle to entering in. Why? Because there is no room in the Kingdom of God for Christ and Self.
Source: “The Irresistible Kingdom" by Chip Brogden http://www.chipbrogden.com/books/the-irresistible-kingdomLike this? Share your comments: http://www.chipbrogden.com/june22
I am your
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