Give up belongings and give alms. We know how difficult it is to give up. Does Jesus really want us to give up everything? It is faith. Faith in God's word and wisdom is the path to salvation. The new generation of Israel are too invited to hold on to faith, without which there is no life. Faith is the realization of what is hope for, world without sin. Faith made Abraham leave everything. This same faith makes life possible. Christian faith is in god and comes from him. Abraham spoke with god so that faith is more than just belief. I once almost gave up wanting to be a priest until the scripture was read from Philippians to not complain. Faith is above all the best interests in God. Jesus invited his disciples to experience God's love. You will agree that when you feel love, you feel you can do anything. God wants us to realize he is madly in love with us. I suggest an exercise to turn to your neighbor and tell him or her God loves you. Where your love is, your treasure is. This is a unique experience we are invited to this morning.
