Our need for God –the Rich Young Ruler revisited

Romans 3: 19-24 (NIV) 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious … Read more

Rich Young Ruler 2: Life’s biggest decisions – what to keep and what to give away

Mark 10:21 – 22 NIV:  Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, “One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But at these words he was saddened, and he went away grieving, for he … Read more

The Rich Young Ruler – Part 1 — Meet a Sinner?

Mark 1  17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”   18 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit … Read more