69 The Rich Young Ruler

Mark 10:17-31; Matthew 19:16-30; Luke 18:18-30. TBC Book Two, Chapter 69
Jesus had just finished blessing all the little children, and when he stood to leave, he heard footsteps running up behind him. A young man fell to his knees before Jesus. He was almost out of breath as he spoke.

“Good teacher,” he said, “what must I do to have eternal life?”

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus said. “No one is truly good except God alone.” 

For a moment, Jesus didn’t say anything. He was studying the young man’s expression. A puzzled look came across the young man’s face. That’s when Jesus continued: “Now about your question—you know God’s commandments, do you not?”

“Yes, teacher,” he replied, “I do. And I have kept all of them ever since I was a boy.”

Jesus looked at him and smiled, for he felt love and compassion for him. The young man knew something was missing in his life. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 69, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: At the heart of eternal life is the eternal question: What holds your heart?
     A promise to cling to: “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.” Matthew 6:24 NASB
     A praise to fill you: Things We Leave Behind  Michael Card     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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