Souls are the one and only factor that the kingdom of heaven recognizes as a person of importance. Hmmmmm
Practice pure religion
Did you know that pure religion before God is this (James 1:27)
Jesus said about every act of kindness you show toward someone who's hurting or in need; You did it to me, Matthew 25:40 NKJV.
Wow! Maybe next time you're too busy to show concern or to help someone in need, that'll make you stop and think.
In answer to the question, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus told one wealthy man, sell what you have and give it to the poor. Then follow me Matthew 19; 21 NKJV.
This man could have blessed many many many others and even been numbered among Christ disciples, but it didn't happen because he was self focused.
Jesus told another story about a rich man who died and went to hell. Now he didn't go there because he was rich. The only sin he was charged with was selfishness.
He allowed a poor man to sit on his doorstep with wounds unattended , his body ill clad, his stomach empty, and did nothing about it (Luke 16; 19 – 31).
On the other hand, Zacchaeus who overcharged others in order to enrich himself, saw the folly of his ways, renounced selfishness and made a decision to follow Jesus Luke 19; 1 -10.
The stories told of an angel visiting a wealthy man who happened to be on his deathbed. After the man listed all the things he like to take to heaven with him, the angel informed him, you can only take what you have given away.
Don't wait until the evening of your departure to give what you have been blessed with; experience the joy and reward of it now. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the father is this; to visit orphans and widows in their trouble. So today, practice pure religion.
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