The overall strength of spiritual commitment in the two periods is not decidedly different; only the public consequences of spirituality have changed. (religion-online.org)
As a commentary on the plight of the rich young ruler who can not bring himself to sell all he has, give the money to the poor, and follow Christ, it leaves little room for doubt that Christ is not merely rebuking one wealthy man for a lack of proper spiritual commitment, but is saying something very disquieting about wealth as such. (firstthings.com)
It will show how a religious conviction which begins with an almost spiritual commitment to religious principles or fundamentals soon descends into fanaticism and violence. (religion-online.org)