An Overlooked Lesson from Matthew 19

The account of the rich young ruler’s interview with Jesus in Matthew 19:16-30 has been the basis for many lessons that I have taught through the years. It pictures to us an admirable, sincere, and God-fearing young man who disappointed Jesus, and us, because he loved his wealth more than his soul. He should have been willing to sell what he had and to give it to the poor in following Jesus. At least, that is what I thought!

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