KJV ORIGINAL
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus looked at him with so much love and said, 'You're missing just one thing: go sell everything you own, give the money to people who need it, and you'll have treasure in heaven. Then come follow me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes following Jesus means letting go of the things we think we need most.
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