ihopehefails
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If I recall correctly, He actually said that to one guy, not necessarily as a universal mandate to everyone. That particular guy was very hung up on material things, such that they were more important to him than following Christ, as evidenced by the way that he chose them in the end. It would be utterly ridiculous to think that Christ expected EVERYONE to live as itinerant missionaries, insofar as nothing would ever get accomplished, including the basics of survival like feeding and clothing one's family.
Even if Jesus said "go commie" does that mean the state can force us to "be commie" since we live in a free society?
With respect to God we may not have a choice but with respect to others and the state we do since we can choose our own non-christian religion that tells us to spit, screw hookers, and hog all the money that we can get our hands on.
Personally I like "what is the profit of man if he were to gain the entire world yet lose his mortal soul". It makes you realize that goodness is more important than wealth.
I'm going to find a hooker...
Even with respect to God, we have a choice, because God did not give us free will only to force us to accept Him and His will. And if God refrains from forcing us to be good and righteous, how can He possibly want other men to force it upon us, especially when they can only force on us their own small, flawed, human opinion of what is righteous?
Interesting point.