Astonishing Answers – Matthew 19:20-30

In Matthew 19:21-22, the Word of Christ and worldly values reach a distinct impasse. Jesus Christ the Son of man – God incarnate – Savior – Messiah – Creator – Lord – Priest – Prophet – King – Sacrifice – Rock – Cornerstone – Light – Way – Truth – Life – Living Water – Son of David – Lamb of God King of kings... personally addresses an inquisitor with the words of absolute salvation... “Come, follow me”. Having heard the Word of Christ, and having shown particular and personal interest, the man “...went away sorrowful”. I Tim 6:9-10 is pointedly illustrated in this narrative: “But those who desire to be rich, fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of Money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” It is an all too common occurrence that many who drift from Christ, do so because they are drawn toward temporal cravings. Their's are not the wild, rebellious eyes of militant unbelief... instead their eyes are mesmerized with the captivating sounds, lights, and promises of Vanity Fair.