Mark 10:21. Then Jesus beholding him loved him,
There was so much that was amiable about him.
Mark 10:21. And said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
He knew that there was a weak point in the young man’s character - that he did not yet supremely love God, but loved his wealth - that he was living for this world, after all. And are there not many such - most correct in character? No one could point to a single flaw in their morals, but they are living purely for self - altogether that they may buy and sell, and get gain. No thought of God, except a fear lest they should come under his rod, but no thought of serving him, and laying themselves out for his glory, nor much thought, either, for their fellow-men. Christ had hit the blot -marked it out for him.
Mark 10:21. Then Jesus beholding him loved him,
There was so much that was amiable about him.
Mark 10:21. And said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
He knew that there was a weak point in the young man’s character - that he did not yet supremely love God, but loved his wealth - that he was living for this world, after all. And are there not many such - most correct in character? No one could point to a single flaw in their morals, but they are living purely for self - altogether that they may buy and sell, and get gain. No thought of God, except a fear lest they should come under his rod, but no thought of serving him, and laying themselves out for his glory, nor much thought, either, for their fellow-men. Christ had hit the blot -marked it out for him.