2. Why did Jesus then teach about the commandments concerning love forneighbors? (19; Ex. 20:12-16; Lev. 19:18)
You know the commandments: 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, donot give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.'"(19)
"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORDyour God is giving you. "You shall not murder. "You shall not commit adultery. "Youshall not steal. "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.(Ex. 20;12-16)"'Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.(Lev. 19:18)
If he kept the laws perfectly, could he have life? (Dt. 30:16)
For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, and to keephis commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.(Dt. 30:16)
What did the rich young man declare to Jesus? (20)
"Teacher," he declared, "all these I have kept since I was a boy."(20)
In his heart, did he truly love his neighbor?
Greed is a common sin in this society of want. Truly loving your neighbor means that you are willing to sacrifice for him – even if it means that youhave less.
3. What was Jesus' attitude toward this man? (21a)
Jesus looked at him and loved him. (21a)
What was the first thing Jesus told him to do? (21b)
"One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, andyou will have treasure in heaven."
What does this tell us about applying the law to our life?
Many ideas come from the message that Jesus taught. You do not need to bea victim of circumstance. We are here to enjoy life, but we must enjoy life
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