Jesus Christ pronounces this sentence several times in the Gospel. Apparently, it is important for Him to bring to the understanding of the disciples the idea that: all what people consider fit, precious, significant does not necessarily appear such to God's point of view. On what scale of values we orientate ourselves? Do they coincide or are they even close to the absolute scale by which God effects his evaluation? Jesus shows several times that such scale, such sample exists and that we can recognize it - it is Him Jesus. Only the usage of such sample implies the necessity of a continuous, lively and dynamic relationship with Him. This sentence is usually employed by Jesus as conclusion of a certain parable, showing that God's “chosen” can turn out to be a dynamic notion, and can pass over from some ones to others. It is not something that is given once and forever with vocation. But the chosen is accepted and should be withheld with the same effort – a lively relationship with God and constant communication with Him.
Jesus Christ pronounces this sentence several times in the Gospel. Apparently, it is important for Him to bring to the understanding of the disciples the idea that: all what people consider fit, precious, significant does not necessarily appear such to God's point of view. On what scale of values we orientate ourselves? Do they coincide or are they even close to the absolute scale by which God effects his evaluation? Jesus shows several times that such scale, such sample exists and that we can recognize it - it is Him Jesus. Only the usage of such sample implies the necessity of a continuous, lively and dynamic relationship with Him. This sentence is usually employed by Jesus as conclusion of a certain parable, showing that God's “chosen” can turn out to be a dynamic notion, and can pass over from some ones to others. It is not something that is given once and forever with vocation. But the chosen is accepted and should be withheld with the same effort – a lively relationship with God and constant communication with Him.