Jesus tells the rich man who has followed all the commandments since youth that the one thing lacking is for him to sell what he has and give to the poor. Mortification, to subdue ones desires, ensures God is number one in our life. If we can't let go of our favorite things, then God can't fill us with joy. It's not because God is selfish. There is nothing we can do or give that will add to Him. It is because we need Him, and He wants to fill us with His presence. The beauty is that it is His grace that will allow us to let go. Have an attachment you can't let go? Lift it up to Him with trust and obedience, and realize how that is nothing compared to what He offers.
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