Q3. Follow Me!

[haar]

Jesus asked the rich young man to follow him because He loved him and wanted him to be saved and not to loose his life. This was a previledge because Jesus came down from His Heavenly Kingdom so that poor sinners could be saved and become children of the Heavenly God too.

The young man rejected the invitation because he did not want to part with or loose his great wealth. This is also true today where men and women would rather enjoy orldly pleasures instead of taking their cross to follow Jesus.

[Barbara A. Lee]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

The rich and poor have the same choice to make. Follow in your heart Jesus or follow this world. Jesus knew what decision the rich man was going to make. This was just to show that we all have a choice to make in this life, and we are the only ones who can make that choice. We can have outside influence but ultimately it is our choice.

Man, did he give up a lifetime experience. Ask me Jesus and I would choose Jesus over this world anyday. What a priveledge it would have been to follow Jesus and learn right along side of God Himself.

This takes me back to when my son was 16 and he finally got his lisence. We didn't have a lot of money back then, so we always told our kids when you are old enough to buy a car you are old enough to drive. Well, I think he was 13 when he started saving for his first car...And by the time he was 16 he had a pretty big nest egg saved up. Not quite enough to buy the car that he wanted. Well my father had told him on his 16th birthday to call him that he had something to tell him. Un-be-knownst to me and his father my dad had started a savings account for all three of my kids when they just little kids. Not a whole lot but what he had was enough to buy his first car...But he knew that if he didn't have enough saved he would not be getting that car. People today have to get back to the basics of teaching our kids right from wrong...

[Leonard C]

Religion that God accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. (James 1:27) Poverty and self-sacrifice can be an attempt to look religious, as the Pharisees did, and are not based in Scripture. Jesus condemns not money, but the love of money.

Jesus asked the rich young ruler to follow Him because He saw goodness in him. He saw a young man who could accomplish much under His guidance. However, he had to pass a test, to put God before all else and, unfortunately, he failed.

Jesus offered the young man the great privilege of entering His inner sanctum and the opportunity to grow in the Joy of the Lord.

The young man rejected the offer because he was too attached to his wealth and the life-style it afforded.

[Marloes]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

It's not abouth ow much money you have but on how you use it.

Jesus asks everyone to follow him, only for this man it's meant literally.

It's a great privilege to be in the presence of an honoured rabbi/ the Lord.

In my country it would be a great privilege to meet the Queen.

[WALT39]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

Mark 10:22 - At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.

Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? No matter where you are in your like, your trust must be in Jesus.

Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? Jesus wanted to challenge the intentions of the person.

In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? He could have walked with Jesus as one of His disciples.

Why did he reject the offer? His reliance on his wealth and status.

[Moses 4]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

The passage starts out with a young man addressing Jesus as

[JanMary]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion?

Poverty and self-sacrifice are about "self" apart from God. We can be poor and self sacrificing as believers, but that is just a condition, not a religion. All cults demand these and other outward actions of conformation to enter their religion. Christianity is Jesus having been invited to come and live in the individual, then allowing Him to live His life through the believer. He said the Law (outward conformity) brings death, but the Spirit brings life and life eternal. He paid the price for our salvation. Nothing anyone can do can purchase salvation, even giving up all they own. That in itself may be admirable, but does not save anyone. Jesus shed blood is the price of Salvation, and the ONLY way to the Father.

Socialism is about trying to even the playing field so that all are equal in the possession of wealth. It is a "religion" to those espousing the practice. Their eyes are blind to the Gospel of Salvation and those promoting this, practice a godless religion of their own making....self effort.

Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him?

Because He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life....the ONLY way to enter the Kingdom...the same way He asks each of us to follow Him.

In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered?

Jesus offered the rich young ruler the privilege of becoming a joint heir with Him, and ALL that He has, relationship with the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Eternal life, son ship with the Father, cleansing from sin, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit......it reminds me of the story of the monkey who after reaching his hand into the narrow neck of a jar, grasped some candy, and would not let it go when he discovered that was the only way to remove his hand! He remained stuck, holding onto his treasure, unable to eat it and unwilling to let it go. So tragic that what the young man thought was true wealth was like the piece of candy the monkey refused to let go of, choosing instead to remain in bondage to the heavy jug of his sin and his wealth/position.

Why did he reject the offer?

He valued his position in the synagogue, leadership, village, family, and what his wealth represented (status) and could buy, more than what Jesus was offering, because he couldn't "see" its' worth.

[linda bass]

Poverty and self-sacrifice is an inadequate religion because it is done in the flesh,plus it is an act of works. Being poor and desitute isn't going to get a person into heaven any more than being wealthy will deny a person entrance into heaven. Rich or poor,it is a person's relationship with Christ that matters.

Jesus asked the young man to follow Him because He wanted the young man to join Him along with His other followers.

This was a great privilege the young man was offered because he would be able to be in the presense of Jesus and enjoy His company. He would be taught along the way by Jesus and become part of His extended family.

Sadly,the rich young ruler rejected Jesus'offer because he loves his money and his possesions more than he loves the Lord. Earlier he told Jesus that he has kept the Commandments since his youth. He has now broken the 1st commandment: "You shall have no other gods before me."

[Trusting God]

Poverty and self-sacrifice is an inadequate religion, because they are not God

[csreeves]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

Follow Me was the greatest statment Jesus ever made. Poverty and self-sacrifice aren't a religion for no one can enter Heaven on these terms only. Jesus asks us all to follow him in his time when we are at our lowest, meekest point in life. I don't think some can hear him until they reach this point in life when you are at your all time lowest point to where we only can look up.

[nurselaino]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

Mar 10:22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

Poverty and self-sacrifice is not what Jesus is asking for here. He is asking that we put the Lord first before anything and that we follow Him without question. Many may give up wealth but continue to follow their own needs or do it for themselves and not for the Lord. Jesus loved this man and wanted him to be with Him showing others the love of Christ. This man was being invited by Christ Himself and yet still he could not see past his own desires to those of Christ. How often we do the very same thing ourselves but fail to see it.

[smurf1948]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? You must also follow Jesus become part of his family and grow in him.

Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? To learn from him. To become close with him.

In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? He had the oppertunity to learn from him,to become a desiple.

Why did he reject the offer? He wasn;t willing to give up his earthly possesions;they were his God.

[Summertime7]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

a) Poverty in and of itself means lack, deficiency in amount, scantiness, unproductive, which are all contrary to the word of God and does not define religion nor relationship with the Father. Self-sacrifice is an inadequate religion because Jesus was and is the ultimate sacrifice, and no matter what we

[margaret955]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

poverty and self-sacrifice is not what Jesus is asking really,he was trying to find out if how far the man was prepaired to go for God as is said we cannot worship two Gods there is only one way to the Kingdom and that is to follow Christ.

To foolow Jesus was the greatest privilege of all

The man rejected Jesus offer as he couldnt give up what he had to follow jesus so he was worshipping allhis power and money before God

[Eudora]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Because it leaves you empty and never satisfied, always wanting more and never having enough. Trusting in riches is a dangerous condition because like everything here on earth, it will pass away.

Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? Because he genuinely loved the man and was calling him into service.

In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? What an honor to be called out and separated from the world and all of it

[Craig]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

What is the purpose of poverty and self-sacrifice as an religion, but to glorify self. An act of self-righteousness. Which in reality is spiritually empty and will not lead to salvation. Jesus wanted the rich young ruler to give up his stuff and come follow Him. No outside inference or distraction. In the process of following Jesus he is in the company of the Messiah with all the wonder, experiences, and blessings of being a direct disciple of Jesus the Christ. However, he rejected the offer because he loved his wealth more than Jesus.

[Pearl]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

Poverty and self sacrifice is an inadequate religion because we are not really giving up anything to follow Christ. Christ wants a genuine relationship with us. He wants our hearts, our total being. He wants those who serve Him in spirit and in truth. Sacrifice of the flesh will not do. Christ asked the man to follow Him because He could see the potential in the young man. He could see that he could give the young man a first hand experience with Him and the young man could learn from the True and Living God. He rejected the offer because he had many riches.

[FORWARD FELEX]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

If one has tested the riches of the world, it becomes difficult for one to live in poverty. It hurts a lot to lose something one loves most. However, what we should love most should be God not money. Jesus wants us to secure our inheritance in the kingdom of heaven. It was the assurance we could get. Man's wealth was great. His love for his wealth was great too. It was very difficult for him to abandon his wealth and follow Jesus.

[wifee]

1a)Poverty &self-sacrifice alone is not enough to enter kingdom of God & have eternal life with him. b)Jesus is testing the rich young ruler to give up all he has, to see if he is really committed to follow him above all else. He does not anyone to perish &gives him a chance to make right choice. C)The man was given the the priviedge opportunity of spending time with Jesus & learning from his day to day example. D)He could not accept offer because he found it too hard to give up all he had, &his hopes, he was holding back from total commitment.

[Commissioned]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

Poverty and self-sacrifice is an inadequate religion because the only true religion come when Jesus is accepted as Lord and Savior. Jesus asks the man to follow Him so that he could become a disciple. This invitation was a great privilege because if offered the man a place to be taught be Jesus Himself, to walk with Him, to talk with Him, to be one of His disciples. The rich young ruler rejected Jesus' invitation because he did not want to give up what he loved so much, the things, the prestige,the lifestyle that he lived to become a disciple, a follower of Christ.

[wizzie55]

WE CANNOT HAVE ENTER LIFE IF WE HAVE THAT RELIGION [3B ]BECAUSE HE LOVE HIM AND WANTED TO SPEND TIME WITH HIM [3C] HE GOT TO SPEND TIME WITH JESUS, TO BE TAUGHT HIS WORD, BE PART OF HIS EXTENDED FAMILY AND BE FILLED WITH HOPE [3D] HE HAD GREAT WEATH

[Joy.]

There is nothing we can do to "earn" or "deserve" eternal life. It is a free gift of grace. Poverty is not God's requirement - if it was, who could ever help the poor? Prov 13:22 says "a good man leaves an inheritance for his children's children...", not an easy task if you are poor? However, God calls different people to different walks. He asked this young man to follow him because he loved him. To be offered an opportunity to walk with Jesus and learn from him first hand - to be one of his disciples - is a privilege and honour. It is still today. This man loved his riches more than the prospect of following Jesus. He chose to hold onto them and walk away from Jesus and all he had to offer.

[andyho1]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

Poverty and self-sacrifice is not a religion or an adequate religion anyways since we don't worship poverty, self-sacrifice means sacrificing ourselves for something, and what is that something, it can be anything, but if we sacrifice our wealth for God, then that means something since we may receive God's salvation and want to follow him, but still self-sacrifice alone is not a religion or even come close to being a religion. Jesus asked the man to follow him because when Jesus looked at this man and loved him, and is inviting this rich young man to join him on his journeys, to become of disciples who enjoy the immense and unspeakable privilege of spending time with Jesus and learning from him on a day-by day basis. The rich young man reject the offer because he can not go with Jesus and his disciples because he can loves one thing more - his money and riches and can not leave it behind or give it all to the poor.

[kcjim]

Q3. (Mark 10:22) Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

Consider Mother Teresa - she will probably be beatified, but was she in fact following Christ, or was she worshiping the poor and downtrodden? If there were no poor and downtrodden to serve, what would she do to reach for the kingdom?

Jesus asks the man to follow because the man has actually heard the message and seen the kingdom. This is not a teaching point, but a genuine offer.

I believe the rich young man does not reject the offer simply because he can't give up his wealth. Rather, he realizes how difficult is the road to everlasting life.

[mrenquist]

Why is poverty and self-sacrifice an inadequate religion? Why does Jesus ask the man to follow him? In what senses was this a great privilege that the man was offered? Why did he reject the offer?

Poverty and self-sacrifice are inadequate unless you are following a heart true to God. To follow Jesus would be such a privilage to be in his presence, to learn his teaching, to fall in love with him completely. He rejects the offer because his wealth is more important, he cannot sacrifice.