Today’s Gospel addresses probably the biggest fight in Christianity outside of faith vs works. In fact, it may be based in the fight between faith and works. Let us look at what happens. Notice the rich man, he lives the law to the letter. He makes sure that he lives the decalogue, the Ten Commandments. Jesus acknowledges this but then tells him to go the extra mile and sell all he has and give to the poor. This leads him to grow quite sad and to walk away.
Jesus Calls Us to Live the Spirit of the Law
Jesus Calls Us to Live the Spirit of the Law
Jesus Calls Us to Live the Spirit of the Law
Today’s Gospel addresses probably the biggest fight in Christianity outside of faith vs works. In fact, it may be based in the fight between faith and works. Let us look at what happens. Notice the rich man, he lives the law to the letter. He makes sure that he lives the decalogue, the Ten Commandments. Jesus acknowledges this but then tells him to go the extra mile and sell all he has and give to the poor. This leads him to grow quite sad and to walk away.