Mark 10:23-24 23 Looking at his disciples, Jesus said, "Do you have any idea how difficult it is for people who 'have it all' to enter God's kingdom?" 24 The disciples couldn't believe what they were hearing, but Jesus kept on: "You can't imagine how difficult it is!” this is for an ETERNITY so yes it's a gift but you have to qualify for it which is the same with any gift that YOU give! Unless it's someone's birthday or Christmas you won't give them a gift-they have to earn it!