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Luke
  
28Then Peter said, "See, we have left all and followed You."29So He said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,30who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come everlasting life."


What did you leave for the sake of following Jesus? Did you follow him to receive an advantage, or riches, and other privileges, or because you were fascinated by his character? Jesus confirms to every faithful follower, the same as he had already said to his apostles, who left practically their jobs, relatives, and possessions, that they would find at his home brothers, sisters, children, and fullness of blessings, in addition to the Holy Spirit who is the guarantee of everlasting life. But listen carefully to this important question: What do you have in mind by following Jesus? Do you want to improve your financial position, and secure your earthly future, or take advantage of any social benefit? If so, then you will be exposed to the risk of losing your share of the kingdom of God, for he is the power of love, and the way of sacrifice and money-denial. The Lord does not prevail by power and might, but through his Spirit working in your faith. Following Jesus changes your life radically. It makes you a stranger in this world, but worthy of the kingdom of God. Are you prepared for such radical, ideological conversion?

Prayer
O Lord, please deliver me from my worldly thoughts and financial bonds. Fill me with your love that I may walk today in your everlasting life, and sacrifice all my money, times, and strengths for you, who meet me with the poor and the needy. Be merciful to me O Lord, and do impossible things in me that I may have affection as you do to all the poor.
Question
Why is money the preventive against entering the kingdom of God?