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Jesus and the Inner Abundance Enigma

Jesus and the Inner Abundance Enigma

When we want to control what happens next, we lose sight of what already is.

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May 02, 2024
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One of the most enigmatic sayings of Jesus runs like this:

“For to every one who has will more be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.” Matthew 25:29, RSV

Apparently, abundance is not about what you own; it’s about how you feel. If I feel happy with what I have in front of me, more will be given…

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