Weight of Participation
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Here, we present the caveat, along with the comprehensive directive for participation in the world with God the Socialist. Wherefore I must present some unpleasant news: the category of society that includes the upper class was a category that did not fare very well, in the way of the Lord. The, rich folks portion, of the category of society that includes the upper class definitely were on the precipice of not being in a good position, in the way of the Lord. The precarious position of the wealthy ones came about because of their reserved participation in the welfare of society, overall. Yes, this does mean that there is a weight of participation with God the Socialist that we must bear. Hopefully, that thought is a refresher; not, a revelation.
And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
And the disciples were astonished at his words.
(Mark 10:17-24)
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Please, everyone; do not let your heart despair: difficult, is not, impossible; precarious, is not, lost. To highlight hope, Jesus continues:
But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
(Mark 10:24-27)
The one who had great possessions of a monetary sort was not the only one in a precarious position; additionally, some of the laborers who had earned it, and were of a high-level management type, did not abide in such a good position in the way of the LORD, through the way of Jesus Christ.