Mark 10:27

Mark 10:27. Looking upon them. This third look is mentioned by Matthew also. The first (Mark 10:21) was a look of affection, the second (Mark 10:23) a look of sorrow, the third of kindness bringing hope, for the grace of God is declared to be equal to this task, impossible with men. This passage opposes the love of money in every form arid among all conditions of men. The desire for wealth, even more than the actual possession of it, interferes with entering into a kingdom where humility is a cardinal virtue and self denial an essential pre-requisite. He has learned the lesson right, who applies this mainly to himself, seeking the almighty grace which can save him from his trust in earthly things.