Mark 10:23-24

Mark 10:23-24. And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! And the disciples were astonished at his words.

For the Rabbis had pretty well taught that money would answer every-thing - that if you could give so much, and pay so much, it was all well with you. Christ went against all such teaching, and showed that, in this respect, money was of no service - in fact, that it often was a hindrance.