Once, an ex-boyfriend harboring a grudge against some of my friends, cited the Bible to criticize them. He quoted,: “Jesus says: ‘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.’”
Intrigued, I explored this verse from Matthew (19:24) further. It turns out that there’s an interpretation that diverges from the common understanding. Some suggest that the “eye of the needle” alludes to a gate in Jerusalem. To pass through this gate, a camel must kneel in gesture of humility and have all of its bags, symbolizing attachments, removed from its back.
In a twist of irony, I’m grateful to that ex-boyfriend. His critique unexpectedly guided me towards a deeper appreciation of humility and the essence of letting go.
Interesting and never would have known without your research on this quote from the Bible. Thanks for sharing.
This is something that needs to be developed.