Christ' Teachings-The Pathway to Eternal Life Luke 18: 18-23

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v.19 1. Acknowledge the full authority of God.

(v.18-And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to

inherit eternal life?)

(v.19- And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, 

save one, that is, God.)

v.20 2. Acknowledge God’s standard.

(Thou knowest the commandments, Go not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do

not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and thy mother.)

v.21 3. Acknowledge God’s keeping of His own standard.

(And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.)

Man cannot.

v.22 4. Don't hold on to anything in the heart, but Jesus.

(Now when Jesus heard these things, He said unto him, Yet lackest thou 

one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt

have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.)

v.23 5. Give all to Jesus-all your heart.

(And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.)

v.23 6. Don’t hold anything more dear than Jesus.

7. Lay hold on the riches of Jesus by faith, believing in Him for salvation.