I suspect that this says more about the congregation that this guy pastors. Manifestation Magic Review I think I can say with some confidence that nobody takes that attitude in our community. Having said that, Jesus' statement does seem jarring.
Just when you think the disciples have finally got the message - that, indeed, we don't need extravagance and luxury, but that if we have wealth to spare, we should be sharing it with the poor - Jesus comes out with a statement like this!
It may help to know that Jesus is quoting - a quote would have been recognised by those who were with Him. The quote is from Deuteronomy 15:11: The poor you will always have with you", and the latter part of the verse goes on to say, "Therefore I command you, "Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.""In other words, according to the Deuteronomic code, the enduring reality of poverty means only that we have an ongoing responsibility to be generous.
Jesus is not contrasting the poor, who don't matter, with Himself, who does. Rather, He's contrasting the ongoing responsibility we have to the poor with an opportunity that is only going to be there for a moment and needs to be grasped - the opportunity for a special moment of love, as enacted by Mary.