Matthew 19:16-22 After posting the Obama radio interview where he endorses wealth redistribution on my facebook page, I received several good responses.  One of which was from my wonderful Aunt whom I love dearly, but respectfully disagree with on this issue.  Her comment cited the passage above.  I thought it would be beneficial if I posted my response here and let others contribute as well. This Bible passage tells of a rich young man asking Jesus what he must do to have eternal life.  After Jesus told him to keep the commandments, the young man asked Jesus what else he lacked.  Here is Jesus’ response (ESV):

21 Jesus said to [the young man], “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

I have several responses to this passage, but first I want to reemphasize that I do believe in the authority and reliability of scripture.  This event really happened and Jesus really did make those comments.  So I am assuming throughout my post (and this entireMore...