Matthew 19:21-22
Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
Reflection
This is where the young man’s true agenda begins to be revealed. He wanted salvation. He wanted a relationship with God. He wanted the gift of eternal life. However, he didn’t want to change or give up anything in order to receive all those things. He revealed his true priority. His opinion of himself (that he was righteous and a good person) and his wealth were more important to him than receiving the gift of eternal life. Jesus gave him the opportunity to follow him but he walked away. Why did that happen? It happened because this man was not willing to give up the good to choose what was better. He let his own agenda get in the way.
When we disciple someone does God still give them free will to accept or reject the message of Jesus?
