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The story of Jesus and the rich young ruler serves as an example who are willing to follow Christ, but only up to a certain point. This man thought that keeping the law was good enough to inherit eternal life, yet when Jesus asked him to sell his possession and follow Him, he was unwilling. Many people never fully commit to following Christ. Money, power, status, fame, possessions can all get in the way of following the Lord. 

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Sub-Topic: Who Do You Love?

There is a constant tug for our allegiance. Many people struggle with where their affections are. We are split over our love for the world over our love for the Father. Our flesh, our eyes, and pride of life stand in the way of one being totally committed to God. 

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• 1 John 2:15-17 – Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

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Sub-Topic: Who's Your Boss?

Who’s Your Boss? Jesus Himself says that no one can serve two masters. The love for money and the allure of riches divide the attention of Christians. Living in this world what role does the pursuit of things and money play in a Christian being committed to Christ. Jesus’ teaches deal more with money than even baptism. What does this suggest about the temptation of riches? 

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• Matthew 6:24 – No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

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