Do you remember the story
about the rich young man talking to Jesus.
Let me refresh your memory. (Matthew
19:16-22) “Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get
eternal life?” “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.” “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, honor your father and mother,’ and
‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” “All these I have kept,” the young man said.
“What do I still lack?” 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.” When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he
had great wealth.”
Do you treasure something more
than God? Going to heaven – eternal security
– is not about doing good things in this life.
There are a lot of people that do good things that are bound for
hell. Why? Because they lack the most important
thing – faith in the One who can save them from hell. The young man loved money and what it assured
him of on earth, thinking that doing good would assure him a place in heaven. He
was, apparently, not willing to give those things up. His idea of what it takes to please God, to
purchase his ticket to eternal life.
We are approaching Christmas. What was a celebration of Jesus has become a
celebration of man. The Bible says you
cannot love God and money, you will “really” love one and hate the other. (Matthew 6:24) Our culture has abandoned
the reason for the season in its quest of its own definition of good and right. Be alert lest you do the same – believing that
you can do what the Bible says you cannot do.
Glorify God with your life – love
Him with your whole heart. CHARLEY
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