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Subject: A rich man makes a poor choice
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jayc08 26.02.12 - 08:22am
THE rich young ruler was conscientious, law-abiding, and religious. Coming to Jesus, he fell to his knees and asked: Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit everlasting life?In reply, Jesus indicated that to gain life the man had to keep Gods commandments. When asked to be specific, Jesus said: You must not murder, You must not commit adultery, You must not steal, You must not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother, and, You must love your neighbor as yourself. * +

jayc08 26.02.12 - 08:23am
These were fundamental commandments contained in the Law given to Moses. The man then said: I have kept all these; what yet am I lacking? Matthew 19:16-20 .Jesus felt love for him and said: One thing is missing about you: Go, sell what things you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, and comebe my follower. Mark 10:17-21 .Suddenly thrust upon the young ruler was aweighty decision. * +

jayc08 26.02.12 - 08:24am
What would he do? Would he willingly give up material riches and become a follower of Jesus, or would hehold on to what he had? Would he pursue treasures on earth, or would he seek treasures in heaven? It must have been a difficult choice for him. He was clearly interested in spiritual values, for he kept the Law and inquired what more he could do to win Gods favor. His decision? He went off grieved, for he was holding many possessions. Mark 10:22 . * +

phallica 26.02.12 - 08:25am
Oh we do so enjoy multiple topic posters. * +

jayc08 26.02.12 - 08:25am
The young rulers decision was not wise. If he had become a faithful follower of Jesus, he could have received what he was searching foreverlasting life. We are not told what happened to that young man. Wedo know, however, that about four decadeslater, the Roman armies devastated Jerusalem and much of Judea. Many Jews lost both their riches and their lives.In contrast with the young ruler, the apostle Peter and other disciples made a good choice. They left all things and followed Jesus. * +

jayc08 26.02.12 - 08:27am
How that decision benefitedthem! Jesus told them that they would receive many times more than what they left behind. Moreover, they would inherit everlasting life. Theirs was a decision that they did not have to regret later. Matthew 19:27-29 . * +

jayc08 26.02.12 - 08:28am
We all face decisions in lifesome small, some great. What did Jesus have to say about such decisions? Will you accept his counsel? By choosing to do so, you will be richly rewarded. Let us now consider how we can follow Jesus and benefit from what he said. * +

jayc08 26.02.12 - 08:29am
Choices that Lead to Happiness---I WISH I had done things differently! How many times have you said that to yourself? We all want to make choices that we will not regret, especially when those choices affect the course of our life. How, though, can we make choices that lead to happiness?To begin with, we need to have standards that are truly reliable. Do such standards exist? Many people do not think so. * +

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