At this point, Mark 10:21 tells us, “And looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him.” That statement paints a pathetic picture. This young man was sincere, and his spiritual quest was genuine. He was an honest religious person. Jesus loved him and was about to die for sinners like him. Jesus was not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Yet that was one thing this man would not do.
The Lord Jesus does not take sinners on their own terms. As much as he loved the young man, he nevertheless did not grant him eternal life upon request.
He was unwilling to obey Jesus! Finally, Jesus gave the young man the ultimate test: “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me” (Matthew 19:21). This challenged his claim to having kept the law. In effect, Christ told the young man, “You say you love your neighbor as yourself. OK, give him everything you’ve got. If you really love him as much as you love yourself, that should be no problem.”
The rich young ruler failed the test. Contrast this man’s response with that of Zacchaeus in Luke 19. Zacchaeus had a deep sense of sorrow for his sin. He was willing to do anything—including getting rid of all his w
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