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Do you believe that power or material wealth will lead you to salvation, grant you entry into heaven?
“Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
- Matthew 19:24
Why is this the case?
“The verse highlights how wealth can create a false sense of security and self-sufficiency, making it hard to be humble and dependent on the Lord for salvation.”*
The allure of wealth and power can create trappings in the material and mundane, diverging from the spiritual and eternal.
When worldly desires clash with the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, the outcome can be disillusionment, betrayal, and even self-destruction.
Which apostle's desire for worldly power led to his disillusionment, betrayal, corruption, and destruction?**
In the end, anything that does not lead to salvation is a waste of time and a distraction; it is meaningless to the expressed purpose of a spiritual life centered on fellowship and stewardship.
*Google AI search, meaning of scripture passage, Matthew 19:24.
**Answer: Judas Iscariot, who sold Jesus out for 30 pieces of silver, leading to Jesus' death, and his own death by suicide.
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**Note:**
Disillusionment often stems from a disconnect with the Holy Spirit. This can occur due to misunderstandings, ignorance, the lure of wealth and power, or failing to embrace the commandments of love and fellowship.
Such disillusionment inevitably leads to doubt, restricts spiritual experiences, and may even result in sinful behavior.
Additionally, individuals sometimes misplace their blame on the Lord for tragedies that arise from human actions.
This misunderstanding often stems from a flawed belief that God is all-powerful and controls everything (only Satan tries to control and possess everything and everyone).
In reality, we have the gift of free will.
While the Holy Spirit offers us guidance, it is ultimately our choice to listen and follow that direction.