The Young Rich Man

The Young Rich Man

The evidence that the young man in this parable decided not to follow the Savior is in verse 22 of Matthew 19, saying “[the young man] went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions”. He chose this to his detriment. He did all that Christ had asked: “Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” and wanted to do more, but the “more” was too much for his taste.

The savior promises that “with men [there are things that are] impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Also He promises, “And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.”

I can put the lord first in my life by giving up some of my vices. I have slowly been trying to wean myself off of TV shows I know I shouldn’t watch, and dress more modestly, and fulfill my church callings better. I know there are things for me to work on. With Christ to help me, I will get these things accomplished.