Jesus told a rich man to sell everything not because wealth is sinful, but because money had become his master. The real issue is freedom from idolatry. You're made to govern money, not be ruled by it.
Why did Jesus test his wealth?
When Jesus told the rich man to sell everything, he wasn't commanding poverty. He was calling him to freedom. Jesus didn't condemn his wealth. He exposed the idol. The problem wasn't the money. It was the mastery that had over his heart. God doesn't ask you to give away the blessings. He removes their control. True generosity flows from freedom and stewardship. Money shouldn't rule you. You were created to govern it.
