Matthew 19:16-22
A Warning To Flee Moralism
1. The Probing Question – Vs. 16
. Rich Vs. 22 Young – Vv. 20, 22 Ruler – Synagogue official – Luke 18:18
. Ran up to Jesus – Mark 10:17
. The problem with the question: There is a good thing he can do to merit Jesus’ favor and obtain
. . eternal life
. There is no ‘good thing’ – only believe and repent – John 6:28
2. The Pointed Clarification – Vs. 17a
. What is ‘good’? – Romans 3:19-20, Isaiah 64:6
3. The Piercing Response – Vv. 17b-20
. . Romans 3:19-20, Galatians 3:24
. . The ruler’s response – Mark 10:20 – It is possible to be moral and miserable
4. The Precise Demand – Vs 21
. Come, follow me – Luke 14:33
. Lose your life for my sake – Matthew 16:25
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