C. The Rich Young Ruler— 1, The account of this young man’s mistake (Matthew 19:16-26), a. He came to Jesus wanting to know what todotobe _(19:16). b. Jesus gave him the challenge of being able to give away his wealth (19:21). ¢. The young man could, _do it, and went away (19:22). 2. Many of our youth make the same mistake today. a. They come from families of moderate means, and are encouraged to succeed. b. They are blasted by family, teachers, television, etc. to climb to the top. c. As soon as arrive at college they go to work on their “dream’” and the church is 3. What was wrong with this young man? a.He wealth to make him happy and deliver him from trouble (I Timothy 6:6-10, 17). b, He did not know the__“_of his own soul (Matthew 16:26). c.He did not believe in the certainty of judgment (2 Peter 3:5-11). 4. This young man went away from Jesus. a. Jesus can the rich man (Matthew 19:23-26). b. However, it is hard. 5, How could this mistake been avoided? a. He needed to have leaned early on the power and that prosperity brings (Romans 12:13; I Timothy 6:18, 19). b. He should have learned to be a: giver (II Corinthians 9:6, 7; Acts 20:35). c. He could have avoided this mistake had he known the joy of (Romans 12:8).