Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 18:23-27

"But when he heard these things, he became exceeding sorrowful; for he was very rich. And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle`s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved? But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." — Luke 18:23-27 (ASV)

Yet some people spend all their lives in the earnest endeavor to make it hard for them to be saved. They are trying, as much as they can, to block up the road to eternal life, hoarding up what will be a grievous burden to them, even if God leads them on the way to heaven. How much better is it to live wholly to God, and then, whether we are rich or poor, consecrate all to him, and live to his praise and glory!