KJV ORIGINAL
Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Jesus heard all this, he looked at the guy and said, 'You're missing one thing though — sell everything you own, give the money to people who need it, and you'll have treasure waiting for you in heaven. Then come follow me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus said the one thing standing between this guy and everything was letting go of everything.
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