Was Jesus an Economic Socialist? Let's turn to the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10 Verses 21. Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22. At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. 23. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!”