The Christ: A Critical Review and Analysis of the Evidences of His Existence

by John E. Remsburg

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Does God know our wants?

“Your father knoweth what things ye have need of before ye ask him” ([Matthew vi, 8]).

Then what is the use of prayer? Is God a mischievous urchin taunting his hungry dog with a morsel of bread, and shouting, “Beg, Tray, beg!”?

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What portion of their goods did he require the rich to give the poor to obtain salvation?

Rich Ruler, No. 1: “Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” ([Luke xviii, 18].)

Jesus: “Sell all that thou hast and distribute unto the poor” ([22]).

Rich Ruler, No. 2: “Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor” ([Luke xix, 8]).