“Christians today are, like those in the early Jesus Movement, stuck with the words of Christ, whether we like them or not.  It is true that many people throughout the years—both outside and especially inside the Church—have found some of those words unwelcome (such as His words about wealth and power in Mark 10:25 and 10:42-44), and have tried to blunt their force or otherwise wriggle out of them…  Human words, however wonderful, will pass away.  It is only the words of Christ which will outlast heaven and earth (Matthew 24:35).”

(Fr Lawrence Farley, ‘No Other Foundation’ blog)