As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good - except God alone. You know the commandments: 'You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.'"
"Teacher," he declared, "all these I have kept since I was a boy."
Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." At this, the man's face fell. He went away sad because he had great wealth.
Mark 10:17-22
Message Lessons
Wanting vs. Willing; Nobody ever coasts into spiritual growth; Spiritual growth is not only possible...it's promised; Willingness is the test of my YES; Do want only you can do while God does what only He can do.
Reflect
1. What jumped out at you from this weekend's message?
2. What questions do you have about the Rich Young Ruler story?
3. How do you want to grow spiritually this summer?
4. What are the differences between wanting and willing?
5. How can you remember this Jesus loves you this week?
6. How do you usually try and earn God's attention and affection?
7. What are the steps that only you can take to begin to grow spiritually in the days and weeks to come?
Do
I want to do ________, so I am willing to do ________. #CrossingSTL