“When Jesus asked the rich young man to sell his goods and give to the poor, he did not say, “Become destitute and friendless.” Rather he said, “Come follow me” (Matthew 19:21). In other words, he invited him to join a community of sharing and love, where his security would not be based on individual property holdings, but on openness to the Spirit and on the loving care of new found brothers and sisters.”
Richard K. Taylor in Economics and the Gospel (Philadelphia: United Church Press, 1973) 21.
As placing our security in individual property holdings and deciding not to follow Jesus are not viable options, may we all find a home in such a body of Christ-followers right away. If we can’t locate such a body, perhaps it’s time you start a community of sharing and love.