This rich young man was so focused on his material blessings that he was not really willing to make them second to eternal priorities and this is what made it harder for him to be saved than a camel going through the eye of a needle. The evidence of where we place material things in relation to eternal things can usually be seen in our priorities. You don't have to be rich however to put eternal things second to temporal things we can do this even if we are not rich materially. Some people put their jobs above spiritual needs. Some people put their sports above spiritual priorities.
Some people place their own schedules and resources above their spiritual priorities and needs.
Jesus assured the disciples that their placing of eternal things above their own material comforts will one day result in their sitting on thrones in eternity, their reward will come later, but it will be a much greater reward and longer lasting than any temporary wealth and honor they might have received on earth. Jesus taught clearly that it is unnecessary to panic over the material things we need a. He says first that we should avoid worrying over the basic things, if we belong to him like the sparrows which He feeds daily then we can be confident that He will provide our most basic needs also. Those who put eternal things as priorities in their life are most often those who have their material things in order as well, they are usually good stewards of all that God has given them. Sixteen of the thirty-eight parables were concerned with how to handle money and possessions.