by Kowou Kowou
(Philadelphia, PA, USA)
Eye of the Needle Door in Jerusalem
Comment on: The Eye of the Needle.
Whether a narrow gate in Israel or an actual needle of our time, Jesus' assertion that a rich person will hardly make the kingdom of God remains consistent.
The discomfort, challenges and/or inconveniences that was involve with anyone determined to enter through the gate,especially in this case the rich young man, remains the same for majority of the rich even in 21st century who may still not be willing to separate themselves from either the principles that made them rich or the riches itself.
On the other hand, if the 21st century needle comes in context, it still doesn't change anything. The concentration, dedication, patience and submission it takes to successfully pass a thread through the "eye of the sewing needle" is still similar to what it would have require to go through the gate with a Camel, where one had to strip the Carmel of everything it was carrying before carefully guarding it through the gate. The same thing is require of one who wishes to attain the kingdom of God in the context of what Jesus was saying.
The two conditions stated above seems interchangeable in any case where a speaker would like to present the idea of submission and great sacrifice anyone wanting to obtain the kingdom of God will have to face, especially, in this case, "the rich".
The implications: Riches, in many cases comes with hard work dedication, sacrifices, determination, some level of ego/pride, prestige and a lifestyle that is formed in the attempt
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