“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The question the wealthy young ruler had is not very different from the questions that plague our minds. "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Even as Jesus points to the commandments, He shows a weakness in the young man's adherence to the commandments. Was his worship, obedience, service and surrendering to God eclipsed by other priorities and more importantly was he willing to change?