Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
Jesus asked if you have more important thing than God.And he requested of the rich man to stock his treasure in the heaven,but not in the earth.



By: Takao Ogawa
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
That we should place ALL complete trust in GOD instead of worldly things



By: Chuck Nolan
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
To live in humility and serve Him



By: Craig Beeman
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
Jesus never wanted the rich man to be distracted by his earthly possession, he wanted complete surrender.



By: Mrs Victoris Emmanuel
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