What is the eye of a needle?

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What’s Your Question? for Aug. 25, 2010

When the rich man was told to sell what he had, he turned away. Then Jesus said “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God” (Mt. 19:21-24). There is no evidence there was a gate in Jerusalem called The Needle’s Eye. Jesus did not say “it is difficult.” He said “it is impossible.” Mark said “those who trust in riches” (Mk. 10:24). Abraham was rich (Gen. 13:2), but he did not trust in riches. Joseph was rich, but was a disciple of Jesus (Mt. 27:57-60). The rich who use their wealth wisely lay a good foundation for eternal life (1 Tim. 6:17-19). Those who trust in riches cannot be saved. Those who trust in God, whether rich or poor, can be saved.