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The Story of the Rich, Young Ruler
The rich man also had a difficult time wrapping his head around the concept of a treasure laid up in waiting for him, should he opt to forego the temporary pleasure and instant gratification life here on earth has to offer. Perhaps one of the most compelling tales of delayed gratification can be found, not in the gospel of luke, but way back in genesis 25,. which tells the story of how esau lost his birthright. All for a marsh mellow, a pretzel stick, a simple bowl of lentil stew, money, purple linen, clothes, food, drink, planting, building, playing. Now don't get me wrong, god doesn't mind us enjoying nice things.