Gospel
Matthew 19:16-22
If you wish to be perfect, go and sell what you own
There was a man who came to Jesus and asked, ‘Master, what good deed must I do to possess eternal life?’ Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is one alone who is good. But if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.’ He said, ‘Which?’ ‘These:’ Jesus replied ‘You must not kill. You must not commit adultery. You must not bring false witness. Honour your father and mother, and: you must love your neighbour as yourself.’ The young man said to him, ‘I have kept all these. What more do I need to do?’ Jesus said, ‘If you wish to be perfect, go and sell what you own and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.’ But when the young man heard these words he went away sad, for he was a man of great wealth.
Reflection
This reading give us 3 lesson. The first part Christ confirm that he is God when he said only the one is good. The second part he reminded us on the 10 commandment. The final part he talked about surrendering earthly possession in return for the kingdom of God. It is a timely reminder earthly possession to precede the pursuit of the kingdom of God What would you do if Christ ask you to give up your worldly possession?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus may we not sacrifice eternal life by chasing wordly possession which will never last
Amen
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