Hello ,
Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery,' 'Do not murder,' 'Do not steal,' 'Do not bear false witness,' 'Honor your father and your mother.' " And he said, "All these things I have kept from my youth."
So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.
Luke 18:18-23
It's NOT about the money!
Some people look at this story of Jesus and the rich young ruler, and they mistakenly think that Jesus wanted him to get rid of all of his
cash just because Jesus told him to.
No!
This man's wealth was standing in the way of him being fully "sold out" to God and to His kingdom. Material possessions weren't a tool for this
man...they were a spiritual ball and chain.
God wants our lives to be clear of the things in this world that stand between us and Him...simple as
that!
Have a great day and God
bless!
Pastor Mike / The Open Word
