Difficult not impossible

 Difficult not impossible.

In Matthew’s gospel we read Jesus saying,

"Again I tell you, 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." Matthew 19:24.

This illustration makes the point that while something seems impossible. It can be done through the grace of God.

Earlier in this chapter of Matthew we read,

"Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life ?"...

Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." 

When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. Matthew 19:16,20,21.

Life can be easy if you’re rich. If you have enough money to get anything you want. And there are many rich Christians that use their wealth to help others and the Lords work.

That being said there are many wealthy people who rely on their money. To whom money is a god.

In the wall street economic crash on 1929 men who’d put all their trust in materialism and wealth committed suicide because they’d lost everything. Their god had failed them and in their mind there was nothing left but despair.

Wealth can be a hindrance to getting to heaven. But it is still possible for a wealthy person to get to heaven. They must do exactly what everyone is asked to do. Put your faith in Christ Jesus.

The apostle Paul puts it this way,

"That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame."  

For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him,  for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved Romans 10:9-13.

So do you believe Jesus is Lord? Do you believe that God raised Him from the dead? 

Please think about it.