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Why did Jesus tell the young man to sell his property and follow Him?
Jesus told the young man to sell all his property and follow him for the following reason; A mans` thoughts are where his treasures are, therefore, if the man did not let the earthly one go, then he would have had devided attention and thus not able to serve God with all his mind, his heart and all his strength. Michael.



By: michael mwangi
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
God wanted to test his faith if he`s willing to give up everything for the Kingdom of GOD. Coz God knows that material wealth is the big hindrance for a man to follow God`s path.



By: reybeth
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
Earthly riches are great obstacle to salvation; because it is almost impossible to posses them, and not to set the heart upon them.



By: narciso amabao
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Jesus on wealth
Economics cannot be the priority or the Kingdom will be a stumbling block.



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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
The rich young man wanted to have eternal life, but his heart wasn`t truly willing. By Jesus telling him to sell all his possessions and give to the poor, this brought to light what the young man truly worshiped, and it was not his Heavenly Father.



By: Susan Fry
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
We have to treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above any earthly possessions we may have.



By: Patty
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
You can`t put Jesus second in your life. Money or possessions whether you believe it or not is a form of idolatry!!



By: Danny Mclemore
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
it is diffcult to follw Jesus if you are rich man, i m not generalizing but to some extent it is taff becouse if the rich man very beasy to get many and to run his business, but when he sell he will be fall Jesus on his full heart that is why Jesus told him sell it what you have.



By: Ameha Mulugeta
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
Jesus was useing this man as a lesson to show us how we cling to our worldly possessions instead of reaching for God.



By: Myles
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Why did Jesus tell the rich man to sell all his possessions before coming to follow Him?
Jesus knew what is in the heart of a man, He knew that if he did not tell this man at that time to sell those materials thing he occupied himself with, when persecution start he will revert immediately. And not only that, Jesus wanted us to show us an example which he wanted us to followed, if one takes a looks at this man carefully, imaging who came to Jesus and ask what he would do to inherit the kingdom of God, now Jesus is telling him what to do to get that kingdom right, but because of earthly possession which he will died and leave, he refused to accept Jesus Christ. There is enough lessons to learn from here! This man came to tempted Jesus not knowing who Jesus is, ''the all knowing, the Master of the universe, the I am that Iam, the Prince of Peace, THE EVERLASTING FATHR'' the same thing is happening around us today. Thanks and remain blessed in Jesus. Godswill Paul.



By: Paul Godswill
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The Rich Young Man

Behold, one came to him and said, "Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?"
He said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments."
He said to him, "Which ones?"
Jesus said, "'You shall not murder.' 'You shall not commit adultery.' 'You shall not steal.' 'You shall not offer false testimony.' 'Honor your father and mother.' And, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'"
The young man said to him, "All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?"
Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. Jesus said to his disciples, "Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."
When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, "Who then can be saved?"
Looking at them, Jesus said, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Then Peter answered, "Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?"
Jesus said to them, "Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, will receive one hundred times, and will inherit eternal life. But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.

Matthew 19:16-30
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