In the story of the rich man, Jesus reveals that we need more than religion to be accepted by God. We need to be perfect as He is perfect, and that perfection can only come through reestablishing our relationship with him. There was something in the way of the rich man having a relationship with God. He was worshiping another god. Jesus ask’s him to give up his god to follow him and the man turns away sorrowfully. This reveals that the rich man didn’t really want to have a relationship with God, he merely wanted something from God. He wanted a get out of hell free card. That’s exactly what religion does, provides a get out of hell free card without the need for a heart change. God doesn’t want religion, he wants relationship. If there is only one who is good, Jesus being good reveals who he really is. We should not only be interested in hearing what Jesus has to say, but we should desire to do what he wants us to do. Because He came to give us a life filled with blessing and lead us into an eternity of incredible reward. But before we can enjoy the rewards He has prepared, we need to release our hearts to Him. When we release, Jesus rewards. Because He is God, and He is Good!

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