Matthew 19:16-30

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by: Debbie Galyen

04/01/2025

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“If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me” (v21). The young man with “great possessions” was willing to live an upright life and seemed eager to do even more to gain eternal life (v16). Yet he “went away sorrowful” when Jesus asked him to give up his wealth. The rich man wanted to keep his self-security (his wealth) and do good things, but Jesus asked him to surrender his whole life for the sake of “treasure in heaven”.

“Come, follow me” (v21). King Jesus calls us to leave behind the world’s false promises of safety and fulfillment for the true security of life with him (v28). 

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“If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me” (v21). The young man with “great possessions” was willing to live an upright life and seemed eager to do even more to gain eternal life (v16). Yet he “went away sorrowful” when Jesus asked him to give up his wealth. The rich man wanted to keep his self-security (his wealth) and do good things, but Jesus asked him to surrender his whole life for the sake of “treasure in heaven”.

“Come, follow me” (v21). King Jesus calls us to leave behind the world’s false promises of safety and fulfillment for the true security of life with him (v28). 

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