Something about camels and eyes of needles pops to mind.
Also something about being saved by works. Make a lot of money, and you become perfect in God’s eyes, right?
The righteous go to heaven after we all face judgement as equals.
I also remember something about “denarius” and “render unto Caesar”... spiritual correctness yields to spiritual rewards, not material rewards.
If you lead a spiritually correct life, you are MORE likely to be disciplined and hardworking... traits that are MORE likely (but not guaranteed) to lead to success.
>>Something about camels and eyes of needles pops to mind<<
I think in many instances, some folks warp what PG preachers convey.
Jesus was making a point that the rich largely place the things of the Lord behind that of money or the quest for money.
Jesus did not mean that rich people would not get to heaven because they are wealthy. There are many rich folks that give back to the kingdom to help the faithful.
Jesus preached as much in the Parable of the Talents. See
Matt: 25,14-30
This is one of the most widely misunderstood bible quotes available. When Jesus said this steel sewing needles were millennia in the future. The "eye of the needle" was usually a tight spot in a road approaching a city, where natural rock formations had been improved by men to make a narrow zig-zag approach. This spot was easily defended and easily blocked to deter invading armies.
Camels passed through the eye of the needle every day. It was difficult, and took some careful back and forth movement, but every single camel on every caravan into and out of a city passed through the eye of the needle.
You and me both.
If that is what comes to your mind regarding the question I suspect you do not understand the biblical message.
Many Christians have adopted the false notion that Jesus was poor; Jesus was not poor nor was he homeless when he was born.
The New Testament Covenant promises prosperity when one accepts Jesus as their savior. Prosperity is necessary to have the ability to help others in need of help.