verseoftheday

Jesus answered... "You know the commandments: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honour your father and mother" "All these I have kept since I was a boy" he said. When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still lack one thing..." Luke 18:19-22 NIV Did Jesus know he'd been good with these commandments? These 5 are more about our relationships with others. What about the ones Jesus hadn't mentioned? The other 5? No other Gods, not coveting? The things of the heart? This guy was an elder in his community. Respected, wealthy, religious and good. He'd lived by God's rules and believed he'd kept them all. He'd done it. But in asking his initial question he knew in his heart that there must be something more... #questions #questionsoftheheart

A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good - except God alone" Luke 18:18-19 NIV The word "good" here carries the meaning of inherently good. And just so there was no mistake Jesus made it clear that he is not just a good teacher, one of many, but God, in the flesh! The One who could not be looked on, who's glory and power was too much for people to handle...was now here...taking this guy's question. And his question is full of doubt...what do I have to do? Have I done enough? When will I know if I'm good enough? Am I good enough? #wordsofJesus #questions

A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered... Luke 18:18-19 NIV This question echoes down the centuries - what do I need to do to be saved, to be right with God? Beneath it there is a belief that there is more to this life than the here and now, there's something..."else". Is there purpose in the universe...is there purpose in my life...and is there any hope? In our time and place where are people putting their hope? Their faith? Work Education Appearance Health Money Success Religion Relationships ? People are searching and in their own way have the same question... Jesus answers this man's question with a question... Why is that? #wordsofJesus #questions #daylightsavingmesseswithme