Reading Not Heeding 1
October 30, 2024
We can read Gods Word and not heed it. An example is the rich young ruler in Luke 18. Verse 18 states ‘A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He was wealthy. Jesus did more than read his mind. He saw this wealthy young ruler’s heart. Jesus listed from the 10 commandments, those of the second through the tenth.
The young man answered, ‘Yes, I have kept them since I was a boy. Notice Jesus did not quote the first commandment. ‘You shall have no other God’s before me.’
Verses 22-24 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. Let’s read it and heed it.