18. How difficult did Christ say it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God?
“It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:25.
Note.—If Christ here referred to a small, low gate in the walls of Jerusalem, called “The Needle's Eye,” as is thought by some, the force of the statement still remains; for, before a camel could pass through this gate, it was necessary that he should be relieved of his burden, and get down on his knees and creep through.
19. Why was the rich young man desiring salvation, unwilling to sell what he had and give alms, as Christ told him to do?
“But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.” Matt. 19:16.
20. What is the love of money declared to be?
“For the love of money is the root of all evil.” 1 Tim. 6:10.
21. What evils befall those who are determined to be rich?
“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.” Verse 9.
22. Who gives man the power to get wealth?