We tend to think that being rich, or having all the things that we want in this world will satisfy our needs, but that simply is not the case. The pursuit of things always leaves us empty and searching for something else, something greater. In Mark 10:17-27 we find a rich young ruler who seems to have everything a person could want, he has wealth, fame, and longevity on his side. Yet, he comes to Jesus because spiritually he realizes there is still something that he lacks. Sadly, he doesn't leave with the answers that he came for because when he came to Jesus this rich young man made some critical mistakes. I. He failed to understand who he spoke to. (Vs. 17-18). II. He failed to understand spiritual things. (17-21). III. He failed to understand proper priorities. (Vs. 22-27).