When they are not! When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. ~ Matthew 19:22 Give your whole self to Jesus. The rich young ruler had many advantages, but his pride and dishonesty before God held him back. His wealth became a hurdle to his salvation, and he wouldn't let it go. That was his false god. Remember, when you give everything to Jesus, you never truly lose. Did you know that? You gain so much more. He blesses you now and in the future. Jesus isn't setting rules for salvation; He's showing the young man's true character. His refusal to follow reveals two things: he isn't innocent under the law because he values himself and his possessions more than others see Matthew 19:19, and he lacks real faith, which means being willing to give everything for Christ (Matthew 16:24). Jesus isnt advocating for salvation through good deeds; He's asking this young man to put Him first. The young man fails this test (Matthew 19:22). We really need the truth in this message. There are many modern, unbiblical ways of sharing the gospel. Our mass evangelism, with its quick decisions, statistics, and rush to come to Jesus, creates a false sense of security for many who think they are saved when they are not. We must turn to this passage for its crucial guidance. https://know-the-bible.com/january-29/ #BibleStudy