Reply #82: That's simply your interpretation.

[trotsky]

And it's very common, of course, because what Christian really wants to give up everything they own?

Then there's Luke 18:22 - When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

Which of course is spun as meaning that Jesus really only meant it for the rich guy. "Yeah, that's the ticket, it's only when money is a PROBLEM in your life or the focus of it that you have to give it away. It's not a problem for me, no way, that doesn't apply to me."

Many early Christians sincerely believed Jesus would return in their lifetimes. Jesus even said so himself, stating at his ascension that there were some there who would not die before his return. That of course fits very well with advice not to worry about feeding or clothing yourself, all will be taken care of very soon, etc.