The Importance of Money in Life

Mark 1022 just says, at this, Jesus says, sell everything, give your money to the poor and then come follow me. When he heard that, the man's face fell because he knew he couldn't do it. Because Jesus doesn't condemn him for having money. In fact, the man doesn't even respond when Jesus tells him. He was unwilling to let go of his money and his possessions to follow Jesus. Even though if he had, Jesus would have given it back to him a hundred times more than he started. So the rich young ruler's idols controlled him. All it will cost him is everything. But it costs him too much so he refuses the offer. And