Mark 10:17-22

The Rich Young Ruler

¹⁷ As he went out into the street, a man came running up, greeted him with great reverence, and asked, "Good Teacher, what must I do to get eternal life?" ¹⁸ Jesus said, "Why are you calling me good? No one is good, only God. ¹⁹ You know the commandments: Don't murder, don't commit adultery, don't steal, don't lie, don't cheat, honor your father and mother." ²⁰ He said, "Teacher, I have - from my youth - kept them all!" ²¹ Jesus looked him hard in the eye - and loved him! He said, "There's one thing left: Go sell whatever you own and give it to the poor. All your wealth will then be heavenly wealth. And come follow me." ²² The man's face clouded over. This was the last thing he expected to hear, and he walked off with a heavy heart. He was holding on tight to a lot of things, and not about to let go.