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13 October 2024

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MONEY AND THINGS
Billy Graham once said, “The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, 'What a lovely sermon!' but 'I will do something.'” Countless sermons have been preached over the centuries. And still are preached every Sunday. Sadly, many people leave services without acting on the message. (Maybe they all need to read James 1 again.)

I always remind myself that sermons do nourish faith. A man once complained he didn’t remember the Sunday sermons. The preacher asked if he remem- bered every meal his mother cooked. He said no, yet those meals nourished him. Sometimes, people criticize instead of opening their hearts to God’s Word. Today’s readings show us two sides of this. Hebrews tells us that the Word of God is “living and active,” capable of piercing our hearts. Yet, the rich young ruler could not let it in. He understood Jesus but walked away sad.

Why Did He Turn Away?
Jesus said, “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.” Some interpret this as a low gate for camels, but that’s not proven. The simpler truth is more likely - this man loved his possessions too much.

Scripture warns us about the love of money. For example:

• “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10)
• “Keep your lives free from the love of money.” (Hebrews 13:5)
• “You cannot serve both God and Money.” (Matthew 6:24)

This man genuinely sought Jesus. Jesus looked at him with love and said, “One thing you lack: Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor.” Sadly, he turned away.

Are We Like Him?
This is a tricky question. We may not struggle with wealth, but we all probably have something we cling to - perhaps our achievements or status. The rich young ruler claimed, “I have kept all the commandments since I was a boy.” We've probably got a reasonable record of good efforts and intentions. Yet, that can mean nothing if our hearts aren’t open to the living Word of God in our lives now. So, as you reflect on your life, ask yourself: What is holding you back from truly following Jesus? What might each of us need to leave behind for Him?

Blessings,

Robin

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‘And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory,
glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth’ (1:14)

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