***I will stand on the totality of commandments, not on the one or two that best fit my preconceived notion.***
***If God commands it, am I willing to obey? ****
Really? Then OBEY THE COMMAND OF THE LORD!
“Ye lack ONE THING.
Sell all you have and follow me.”
The story of the rich young ruler is a great teaching.
Christ looked into the heart of the young man and realized this was the one thing he lacked, namely he was putting his trust in material things instead of spiritual.
I give away my belongings easily, too easily according to my family. You picked the wrong guy to try to shame with that one!
Anyway, this teaching is aimed at all of us, not to become blinded by the mortal realm. Try again.