YOu who would speak in the place of God hear.
Still not addressing what Jesus was talking about in Matthew 12:1-7. Shame on you.
When Jesus instructed the man asking him about entering into heaven and the like, Jesus gave a few of teh commandments as recommended to obey. The man said he obeyed all of the cmmandments since childhood. Jesus responded the Kingdom of heave was not far from him and more.
You must have a different Bible version, because all three of the four gospels did not say that the kingdom of heaven was not far from him. Matthew 19:16-26 & Mark 10:17-27 & Luke 18:18-27 Jesus said the opposite in giving judgment on that rich man thus revealing the state of man that he cannot save himself by keeping the laws of Moses.
Matthew 19:[SUP]16 [/SUP]And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?[SUP] 17 [/SUP]And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.[SUP] 18 [/SUP]He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,[SUP] 19 [/SUP]Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.[SUP] 20 [/SUP]The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?[SUP] 21 [/SUP]Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.[SUP] 22 [/SUP]But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.[SUP]
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Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.[SUP] 24 [/SUP]And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.[SUP] 25 [/SUP]When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?[SUP] 26 [/SUP]But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Mark 10:[SUP]17 [/SUP]And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?[SUP] 18 [/SUP]And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.[SUP] 19 [/SUP]Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.[SUP] 20 [/SUP]And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.[SUP] 21 [/SUP]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.[SUP] 22 [/SUP]And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.[SUP]
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And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God![SUP] 24 [/SUP]And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God![SUP]25 [/SUP]It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.[SUP] 26 [/SUP]And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?[SUP] 27 [/SUP]And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Luke 18:[SUP]18 [/SUP]And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?[SUP] 19 [/SUP]And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.[SUP] 20 [/SUP]Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.[SUP] 21 [/SUP]And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.[SUP] 22 [/SUP]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. [SUP]23 [/SUP]And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. [SUP]26 [/SUP]And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? [SUP]27 [/SUP]And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
The only place I find that comes close to what you claim is this reference below.
Mark 10:[SUP]28 [/SUP]And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?[SUP] 29 [/SUP]And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:[SUP] 30 [/SUP]And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.[SUP] 31 [/SUP]And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.[SUP]
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And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:[SUP] 33 [/SUP]And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
[SUP]34 [/SUP]And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
That was a scribe testing Jesus with a question and in giving the same like answer back to Jesus was why He had said that, but it was not about that rich guy that claimed he did all of that since his childhood or youth.
You made an error in recollection, and got the two accounts mixed in together. That can happen, but do recognize your error, because the three accounts in Matthew, mark & Luke proves no man can keep the law whereas the account of the scribe in testing Jesus, was only addressing two commandments where all other laws hinged on under the Old Covenant.
But see those same commandments applied differently now as under the New Covenant.
1 John 3:[SUP]22 [/SUP]And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.[SUP]
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And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.[SUP] 24 [/SUP]And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
Instead of love the Lord your God with all your might, strength, and etc. you are to believe in Jesus Christ so that you can love God for what He has done and have His love to love others to do the second commandment by faith in Him.
1 John 4:[SUP]18 [/SUP]There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. [SUP]19[/SUP]
We love him, because he first loved us
Although Jesus did not list all of the commandments He did say to obey them all. Now do not say He was speaking to the Jews only or that Jesus was "under the law." Jesus came to save His own people first.
Then when the Jews question Him about His disciples ( that were also Jews ) profaning the sabbath day.. what did Jesus say in Matthew 12:1-7 ??
Jesus peached tghe Gospel to them. There is only one gospel, and in preaching it He most certainly included the commandments and more; He said anyone teaching against the leasst of the laws would be least in the Kigdome.
You have yet to prove that Jesus taught His disciples to keep the sabbath day when He was excusing them for profaning the sabbath day in Matthew 12:1-7.
Again, He only teaches One Godpel. Do not put words in thee Mouth of the Father, The Son or the HOly Spirit.....you cannot after all.
You admit that Jesus did not list all the commandments and yet you say I am putting words in His mouth when you will not even address why His disciples are guiltless for profaning the sabbath day in Matthew 12:1-7?
Are you going to address what He said about the sabbath day in Matthew 12:1-7 or not? Because as you said, He did not cite the specific commandment to keep the sabbath day when obviously His disciples were not doing that in Matthew 12:1-7 and right in front of Him & the Pharisees too.
Would you think that Jesus would be more responsible and have them collect extra food on Friday so that there be no gathering on the sabbath day? Do you think Jesus could provide for His disciples like the loaves of bread and fishes out of a basket rather than have them profane the sabbath day? And yet, apparently, there is an important message for YOU to hear regarding the keeping of the sabbath day in Matthew 12:1-7 and yet you are refusing to hear His words.
Prove to me that you love Him by addressing why His disciples are guiltless for profaning the sabbath day in Matthew 12:1-7.