Summary: The seventy-third message from the Book of Luke which highlights our response to Jesus’ Gospel. An interaction between Jesus and a rich man.
Scripture: Luke 18:18-30
Summary:
This man’s wealth made his life comfortable, and gave him power and prestige.
When Jesus told him to sell everything he owned, Jesus was touching the very basis of his security and identity
The man did not understand that he would be even more secure if he followed Jesus than he was all his wealth
Jesus does not ask all believers to sell everything they have, although this may His will for some. He does ask us all, however, to get rid of anything that has become more important to us than God
If my basis for security has shifted from God to what I own, it would be better for me to get rid of these possessions