Jesus Rhetorical Analysis

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Jesus, one of the apexes of Christianity, is known for his powerful sermons and internationally influential gospels. He gave his followers, who were subordinate in their society, advice and love, making him a beacon of hope throughout the Roman Empire. In the above passage, he mainly tells his followers to keep their focus on Heaven. He starts this by comparing tangible riches to riches on Earth. Jesus advises them not to save or worry about their tangible possessions on Earth because they can be easily destroyed, unlike in the superlative and more spiritual Heaven, where they would be protected. He says “where your treasure is, there your soul will be also.” This means that wherever the followers put their fortune and passions, they will be
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