his disciples, How hardly shall they that have
riches enter into the kingdom of God!
And the disciples were astonished at his words.
But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them,
Children, how hard is it for them that trust in
riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
It is easier for a camels to go through the eye of
a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the
kingdom of God.
And they were astonished out of measure,
saying among themselves, Who then can be
saved?
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men
it is impossible, but not with God: for with God
all things are possible." Mark 10:23-27
The man walked away sad. He had heard
Jesus tell him he needed to "go and sell all
you possess and give to the poor," this was
the key to having "treasure in heaven" (vs 21).
Then he must come and follow Jesus. By
walking away, he proved that he loved things
more than God.
Jesus told His disciples, "How hard it will be
for those who are wealthy to enter the
kingdom of God!" The disciples were
amazed and maybe realized the kind of
commitment Jesus required.
Jesus told them, "How hard it is 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" (vs
23,25).
His requirement seemed impossible, and they
said, "who can be said?" (vs 26). But Jesus
told them, "with people it is impossible, but
not with God; for all things are possible with
God."
Peter said, "We have left everything and
followed You" (vs 28). Jesus knew the sacri-
fices they had made and He promised great
rewards for those who made that kind of
sacrifice for Him, "a hundred times as much
now in the present age. . .and in the age to
come, eternal life" (vs 30).
Many people think they can 'save them
selves'. That all they need to do is try hard
and be good enough.
But as the disciples learned, the key is com-
plete dependence on God!
