human
Sir, said the stranger, and his voice was not sharp and shrill as when he gave his servants orders, but low and hoarse.
gpt
Sir, I have come a long way; I have sought you a long while.
human
Sir, I hear that you understand about eternal life. Therefore am I come to you. Tell me where it is to be found. What shall I do in order to possess eternal life?
gpt
If you desire to live, keep the commandments of Moses.
human
Of Moses? returned the stranger, surprised.
gpt
But I do. Although I am of pagan descent, in these matters I follow the people among whom I live. But that is not the point. They die. I want to live for ever.
human
If you desire to live for ever, follow Him Who lives for ever. Love God above everything, and your neighbour as yourself.
gpt
Oh, Master, said Simeon,
human
You are afraid because you ought to do it, and desire to do it, and yet do it not. You possess palaces in the town, fertile acres in the country, ships on the sea, laden with precious things from all quarters of the world. You possess a thousand slaves. Your stewards would fill many volumes if they wrote down all that you possess.
gpt
Sir, how do you know everything?
human
My friend, your brilliant train spells wealth; but look at the people who follow Me. They have poor garments but glad souls, they have the Kingdom of God within them. If you are in earnest, you must give up all you possess.
gpt
Give up all I possess?
human
You must give it up and become like these. Then come to Me, and I will lead you to everlasting life.