Matthew 19:16-22 And, behold, one came and said to him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?… I. THE CHARACTER AND PRETENSIONS OF THE YOUTHFUL APPLICANT WHO APPROACHED OUR LORD. Something in his character exceedingly favourable, interesting external appearance, air of sweetness about his address, correct in morals, of ample means, fair reputation, he entertained proper views of our Lord; he had serious regard for religion. But — 1. He was ignorant of his moral inability. 2. He displays an ignorance of his actual guilt. 3. He was ignorant of the prevailing disposition of his heart. II. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE APPLICATION WAS DIET. 1. Our Lord repels his adulatory address. 2. Our Lord shows the imperfection of his obedience. 3. The youth went away sorrowful. III. THOSE IMPORTANT LESSONS WHICH NATURALLY ARISE OUT OF THIS INTERESTING CASE. 1. Learn the danger and prevalence of self-deception. 2. The great responsibility which the ministerial office involves. 3. The dangerous situation which the rich occupy. The subject guards us against the following: Low thoughts of God, high thoughts of ourselves, slight thoughts of sin, and mean thoughts of Christ. (J. Thorp.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? |
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