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
He was a man of great wealth. He walk away feeling sad . This is a story of attachment to earthly treasure. God call but he could not answer. The young man had a better chance to enter the kingdom of God but he walked away. We are no different. When we sin we are like the young man walking away? How do we feel when we walk away?
Let us pray
Lord Jesus, you alone can satisfy the deepest longing in my heart. No other treasure can compare with you. Allow me to closer walk with thee.
Amen
Comments
Post a Comment