Luke 18:22-23 Part 2 of 2

When Jesus heard his answer, he said, "There is still one thing you haven't done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich.

"Then come, follow me."

Matthew 4:19  Jesus called out to them (Simon/Peter and Andrew), "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" (see verses 18-22)

Matthew 8:22  But Jesus told him, "Follow me now. Let the spiritually dead bury their own dead." (see verses 18-22)

Matthew 16:24  Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me." (see verses 21-28)

Luke 9:23  Then he said to the crowd, "If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me." (see verses 21-27)

John 21:19  Jesus said this to him (Peter) to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, "Follow me." (see chapter 21)

1 Peter 2:21  For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. (see verses 18-25)

Revelation 14:4  They (the 144,000) have kept themselves pure as virgins, following the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been purchased from among the people on the earth as a special offering to God and to the Lamb. (see verses 1-15, also 7:1-8)

 

But when the man heard this, he became very sad, for he was very rich. 

Ezekiel 33:30-33)  "Son of man, your people talk about you in their houses and whisper about you at the doors. They say to each other, 'Come on, let's go hear the prophet tell us what the LORD is saying!' So my people come pretending to be sincere and sit before you. They listen to your words, but they have no intention of doing what you say. Their mouths are full of lustful words, and their hearts seek only after money. You are very entertaining to them, like someone who sings love songs with a beautiful voice or plays fine music on an instrument. They hear what you say, but they don't act on it! But when all these terrible things happen to them--as they certainly will--then they will know a prophet has been among them." (see chapter 33)          

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