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“Not everyone can accept this statement,” Jesus said. “Only those whom God helps.
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Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”
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One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.
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But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.”
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And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.
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Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”
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“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments.”
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“Which ones?” the man asked. And Jesus replied: “‘You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely.
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Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
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“I’ve obeyed all these commandments,” the young man replied. “What else must I do?”
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Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”