"When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions." (Matthew 19: 22).
What did the rich young man heard that caused him such emotional turmoil?
“If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” (Matthew 19: 21).
Being rich and having many possessions is not bad. What is rebuked here is having attachment to anything. It is a sin against the First Commandment: “You shall have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20: 3). Any unhealthy love for any creature is considered idolatry.
What are you attached to?
Money, possessions, comfort, dog?
"For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be." (Matthew 6: 21).
Jesus also warned us: "Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you." (John 6: 27).
What shall you do to be free of attachment to creatures? Ask Abba Father to prune you gently.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit." (John 15: 1 - 2).
Blessed are they who are pruned of their attachments, they shall yield abundant fruits for the Kingdom of God. O God, You made us for Yourself, may our heart be restless until it rests in You. Amen.
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