Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Mark 10:17-22
by: Jasmine Lynch.
Many individuals want eternal life, but on their own terms. This young man was earnestly seeking but found it hard to do what Jesus told him to do. Should we see this as Jesus’ prescription for all of us to inherit eternal life? If so, there would be no need for Jesus because our good deeds could save us. Obviously, Jesus knew that this young man loved his possessions more than he loved God. He needed to be challenged. We are saved by grace through accepting Jesus, and then the forgiveness of our sins and development of good deeds will follow naturally.