The "Kingdom" and Money

Chapter seven describes Jesus’ struggle with money. It demonstrates how money and wealth is “diametrically” opposed in the kingdom of God. Nolan believes that money and possessions are frequently regarded amongst the “hardest:” themes in the gospels. One thing that Nolan states and is stated that Jesus believed was that it is a miracle for the rich to get into heaven. Most rich citizens would fail to give up their wealth and possessions to enter the Kingdom of God. This emphasizes the point of no rewards for the rich, and no place for the rich. Jesus expected followers to share completely and wanted people to detach from all material possessions and inhibit a care free attitude. Jesus feels that you should not worry about food and clothes and a good example of this is the passage of Loaves and Fishes. This passage it not to be seen as just a miracle of multiplication but a remarkable example of sharing. It is the first time that people cease to be possessive about food and share and when people begin to share, “things tend to multiply”. Jesus highlights the importance that no one should be in want and that no one should establish a class system. Jesus wanted no poor and no rich. Although Jesus did not want there to be poor or rich, he had loads of compassion for the poor and oppressed. So the one thing that people should take out from chapter seven is that Jesus wanted all to share and disregard money as a whole.

By: Molly O’Shea