Jesus responded by uttering the commands, and the man affirmed that he had been keeping them.
Then Jesus took it to the next step and told him to build up treasure in Heaven.
Ultimately, following the way of Jesus is about more than just obeying rules.
It is about inner transformation that leads us to grow in relationship with God in response to the gifts of salvation, faith, and grace that He freely gives us.
Part of this inner transformation is when we encounter God in His Word, for that Word penetrates our hearts to discern what is within us.
Knowing that faith is a gift freely given by God, let us respond by opening ourselves to transformation. Through the gift of Wisdom, we gain everything that is valuable because we understand what has the greatest value, and we are transformed to seek after it above all.
So yes, we might gain something in this life from following Jesus, but ultimately, we gain the greatest gift of Eternal Life, while God is present with us all along the way.
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