Matthew 19:24 Explained | The Camel And The Rich Man Was Not About Money Or Greed

🧵 “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” — Matthew 19:24 🐫🪡

You may have heard this verse used to say that having a big house, nice car 🚗, or material things 🛍️ is a problem—and that you should really give it all to the church.

⛔ Let’s pause right there.
No, we’re not saying you shouldn’t give to the church. That’s not the point here.

👉 Today, we unpack the real meaning of Matthew 19:24 — and it’s not about your bank account.

❓ So what is it about?

This verse is about salvation—specifically the impossibility of earning it through the law.

Let’s ask a few questions:

• Do we need to try harder to get to heaven? 🏋️

• Is this a lesson in greed? 💰

• Or… is the rich man just an example?

• What if this story is actually about trying to get into heaven by following the law?

💡 How hard is it for a camel to go through the eye of a needle?
Impossible. That’s the point.

👀 Let’s look at the context (Mark 10:17–27)

Mark 10:17 — A man runs up to Jesus and asks, “Good Teacher, what shall I DO to inherit eternal life?”

🧠 Part 1: He’s asking about eternal life.
🛑 Part 2: He thinks he needs to do something.

Mark 10:18 — Jesus says, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.”

📌 Translation: No one gets in by being “good.”

Mark 10:19 — Jesus lists the commandments:
“Do not murder. Do not commit adultery. Do not steal…”

🎯 He’s quoting the Law — and it’s on purpose. Jesus is setting the stage.

Mark 10:20 — The man says, “I’ve kept all these since I was young.”

😳 Really? Well, we know from Matthew 5 that…

• Lust = adultery 💔

• Anger = murder 🔪
  We’ve all failed here.

But Jesus continues…

Mark 10:21 — “One thing you lack: sell everything, give to the poor, and follow Me.”

💥 Boom. Jesus exposes the man’s coveting—using the law again.

💭 This man probably was a pretty “good” guy.
But Jesus is making one thing clear:
Even the best of us can’t pass the test of the law.

Mark 10:22-23 — The man walks away sad 😔 because he owned a lot.

Mission accomplished: the man sees he can’t do it.

🧠 But here’s the twist…

Mark 10:24-26 — Jesus says it again:
“It’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle…”

😲 The disciples are shocked and ask:
“Then who can be saved?”

🔥 That’s the REAL question.

This isn’t just about rich people. The rich man was simply the example.
💯 The law shuts every mouth (Romans 3:19). No one is righteous.

🙌 Here comes the Gospel…

Mark 10:27 — “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.”

There it is.

📢 You can’t save yourself.
Not by being good.
Not by following rules.
Not by giving away your stuff.
Not by keeping the law.

Only Jesus saves.
Through His death on the cross 🩸 and resurrection 🕊️, we are made right with God.

💬 So no, this story isn’t a guilt trip about your paycheck.
It’s a wake-up call to stop trusting in your performance—and start trusting in Jesus.

Because what’s impossible with man…
✅ Is possible with God.

#JesusWithoutReligion ✝️
#GraceNotLaw
#GospelTruth
#FaithAlone
#SalvationIsAGift
#JesusSaves

Author: Mike Cynar

Mike Cynar was raised in a church setting where he frequently noticed that many attendees would eventually drift away. The church labeled these individuals as ‘back sliders’ or ‘fake Christians’ just looking for ‘fire insurance’. However, Mike realized the issue was rarely with these individuals but instead with the church’s message itself. The teachings heavily emphasized behavior improvement and one’s flaws, with only a fleeting mention of one’s identity in Christ. It felt as though every sermon was tailored to the church of Corinth, who as we know or committing sins that even unbelievers don’t partake in. This trend was noticeable not just in one denomination, but across Baptist, Catholic, Pentecostal, and many other churches. Upon understanding the true essence of the gospel – that our righteousness comes from Jesus’ actions, not our own – Mike was inspired to liberate believers from lifeless sermons and reconnect them with the genuine teachings of Jesus. He believes that one can nurture a vibrant and growing bond with Jesus, unhindered by rigid religious practices. And thus, “Jesus Without Religion” was born.

It turns out that it is grace that leads to repentance. And if our heart is to get others to walk in the Spirit and live a godly life, then the best approach is not a beat down sermon, but rather to remind other that it is only when we understand our true identity in Christ that we will live it out. Yes, it’s true, if you’re convinced that God thinks you’re a dirty sinner, you will ultimately continue a lifestyle that mirrors that view, but if you truly believe that even on your worst day, you are called holy, sanctified, justified, and will be presented blameless in the end, well, it turns out this is the secret to living out on the outside what has been worked in to the inside.

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