When A Rich Young Ruler Follows Jesus

Let's be honest: most people follow Jesus with little to lose.

The rich young ruler was virtuous and earnest for the truth and eternity—but he still missed it.

Jesus pointed to the very thing he was holding onto and asked for it.

Has this happened to you?

If not, your faith is still yet to be tested.

That’s God’s classic move, just as He did with Abraham.

Some of us are too clever—when God tests us, we test Him back, re…