Jesus said, "to those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away." He was speaking of faith, not material wealth. Do we have a faith that is open to growing and increasing? If not, we will lose it.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Welcome
00:10 Introducing the Gospel Passage
00:17 A Confusing Line from Matthew's Gospel
00:29 The Line: "To anyone who has, more will be given..."
00:46 Known as the Matthew Effect
00:56 Misunderstanding with Material Ears
01:00 Hearing with Spiritual Ears
01:07 The Meaning: Openness to God's Teaching
01:19 Growth Comes from Openness
01:22 Danger of Closing Off Faith
01:34 A Profound Spiritual Truth
01:39 The Listening Heart Grows in Faith
01:48 Those Who Shut Themselves Off May Lose Even That
01:56 A Challenge and Invitation
02:04 Responsibility for Our Faith Journey
02:16 Faith Must Be Active and Growing
02:26 Openness Leads to Abundance
02:38 Rejecting the Gospel Has Consequences
02:53 Take Responsibility for Your Faith
03:00 Grow Through Openness to the Gospel
03:04 Final Blessing