"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 (KJV) Jesus’ words in Matthew 19:24 have often confused us, but the principle behind them is simple and powerful: God wants your heart, not your possessions. The rich man had to bow, unload his burdens, and let go of what he clung to before he could pass through the “eye of the needle.” Likewise, in our lives, God is calling us to lay down the things that distract us fr...