In Matthew 19:30, Jesus teaches about the Great Reversal. He gives an example of a rich man, who possessed all the material goods he wanted but was deaf to the Word of God. This man was so busy trying to get all the good things in life that he neglected the most important thing in life-God’s will for him.
Social invulnerability can be spiritually dangerous
Some people believe they are invulnerable while others are not. The truth is that we are all vulnerable to stress and its ill effects. There are many coping techniques available. One of the more enlightening is the power of positive thinking. This may be the most important thing you can do in the present moment. Moreover, if you want to live a long, happy and healthy life, you have to start recognizing that your body is an interconnected organ and the state of your health is directly related to the way in which you treat it. Hence, the power of positive thinking is an important aspect of your daily routine.
In fact, there are many things that you should do in your daily routine to improve your health and wellness. These include recognizing and acknowledging the fact that you are a spiritual being and that God has a plan for you. This is not to mention taking up a spiritual practice such as prayer and meditation.
Jesus cites the command to honor parents last
When Jesus cites the command to honor parents he is not merely speaking of material things. He is talking about the spiritual significance of parental care. This is an important aspect of the relationship between God and his children.
Jesus is not the only one to make a big deal out of it. In fact, the aforementioned is the subject of a good number of sermons and books. Isn’t it obvious that a small child is as important as an adult? If we are going to honor our parents, then we have to provide for them.
However, Jesus does not stop there. Among the many commandments that he gave to his disciples was the one to honor our neighbor as ourselves. That is one of the smallest steps that we can take to show our gratitude for the gifts that our parents have given us.
The command to honor our parents may seem like an oxymoron, but the fact is that our parents deserve our respect. Besides, if we don’t give our parents the same consideration we show our children, it will be difficult for them to live up to their potential.
The rich man’s desire for comfort and prosperity made him deaf to God’s word
In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus teaches a simple lesson: how to deal with the fundamental issue of money. Specifically, He addresses two common errors – a sense of entitlement and insensitivity to the plight of the poor. It also shows how religious obligation is expressed in the teachings of the prophets.
The first mistake is that the rich man did not realize that the penalty for not following God’s will was to spend eternity in hell. Secondly, the rich man thought that signs and wonders could be more powerful than the Word of God. However, the justice of God demanded that the rich man receive what he deserved.
The second error is that the rich man tended to look down upon Lazarus. He did not care for the plight of the poor. As a result, the rich man was unable to understand the message of the man who came back from death.
The Christian will receive far more than ever he has to give up
When Jesus was asked what he would get if he had to give up everything, he said that the Christian will receive far more than he will ever have to give up. He would get eternal life and be with God.
The disciples were surprised at this truth. They were on the verge of being spiritually complacent. However, Jesus’ statement had an indirect warning to Peter.
Among other things, this statement referred to the salvation of old sinners. Many people believed that only the righteous could enter the kingdom. However, God has made it so that many who are last will be first.
The riches of the world are an obstacle to entering the kingdom. However, Jesus told those who were rich that they could use their resources for the good of others. As well, he compared the sacrifices of the disciples to that of the rich young ruler.
However, even though the rich were ahead of the disciples in prestige, Jesus told them that those who were least in this world would be blessed by him. This promise has been confirmed by other scriptures.
