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Matthew 19: 21-22
so the rich kid claims I keep the commandments !
jesus' response translated word by word from the greek new testament
If you wish complete/perfect to be go away sell your property/possessions and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven(s) and come here follow me.
Now this young man according to verse 22 "was for having possessions many"
he was wealthy probably in a variety of ways coins jewels land
but he wanted teleios to be complete whole perfect
note jesus didn't mention the do not covet commandment so he didn't sense greed was this man's problem?
Perhaps he was only "loving" his nearest family and friends and neighbours who were all as wealthy as him?
Note Jesus didn't say sell ALL your worldly goods or discard all your wealth.
He encouraged the young man to sell things he didn't need and use the money to help those who really needed help and then to follow him if he wanted to learn more about spiritual treasure.
Perhaps this young man had simply expected to have a theology / philosophy debate and get praised for his virtue but jesus told him to do more.
Are we doing enough too?
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