JoMomma

he also said that he had food that the disciples were not aware of, and if he needs money he goes fishing.... i haven't developed those skills yet. Neither has my family so I am obliged to take care of them along with doing Gods work. We simply don't live in an environment to give everything away and still eat and stay out of the cold and rain. So, your ideas are more valid and relevant than Jesus' Word. Have a nice eternity.

Jesus told all of His Disciples, not just the rich young ruler, to sell what they had and give the proceeds to the poor. John said that anyone who believes on Jesus was to walk as Jesus walked. Jesus had no place of His own to live in or to "rest His head." John said anyone who believes on Jesus would do greater works than Jesus.

Have you asked God that question?

It takes little effort or inspection to see what Joel Osteen is about. He started as a rich little preacher's kid, and never has actually worked a day in his protected life. He is all talk.