A wealthy young man asks Jesus, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" While he believes it’s something he can earn, Jesus challenges him by listing the commandments, which the man claims to have kept.
But when Jesus tells him to sell his possessions and follow Him, the man walks away sorrowful, unable to let go of his wealth. This passage raises a crucial question: What are we holding onto that keeps us from fully following Jesus?
This sermon was preached at Legacy Reformed Baptist Church in East Grand Forks, MN. For more information, visit LegacyRBC.org.