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how does this command's expectation of perpetual poverty relate to jesus's vision of the kingdom?

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  • Deuteronomy 15:11

    This verse states 'the poor will never cease out of the land' and commands open-handedness.

  • Matthew 19:21

    Jesus tells the rich young ruler to sell his possessions and give to the poor to gain treasure in heaven.

  • Luke 6:20

    Jesus declares 'Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.'

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