Matthew 19:21-25
Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
Jesus is saying perfection is only possible when one trades who they are for Christ, to live for Him rather than self. Having much in the world makes it difficult to see one's poverty and to see the treasure of heaven.
With men this is impossible. With God all things are possible. Through Jesus, all can find salvation.
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