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MATTHEW 19:
16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life ?”
17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
18 “Which ones?” he inquired.
Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’”
20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
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What led you to the Savior? Fear of hell? Desire for a better life? Healing? Truth? His provision? Did you meet Him face to face, recognize your need and fall at His feet in love seeking His compassion and mercy?
What do you seek when you pray? Do you ask for things for yourself? Do you ask how you can be of service to Him and others?
Why are you following Him? Do you seek something from Him? Or are you seeking more of HIM? Are you following Him at all?
16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life ?”
17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”
18 “Which ones?” he inquired.
Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’”
20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
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What led you to the Savior? Fear of hell? Desire for a better life? Healing? Truth? His provision? Did you meet Him face to face, recognize your need and fall at His feet in love seeking His compassion and mercy?
What do you seek when you pray? Do you ask for things for yourself? Do you ask how you can be of service to Him and others?
Why are you following Him? Do you seek something from Him? Or are you seeking more of HIM? Are you following Him at all?