“Amplify: Good Isn’t Good Enough”

Mark 10:17-31

Our Goodness is Never Enough . . .

Jesus is asked the most important question: “What must I do to be saved?” (v.17)

I must realize that I am a sinner.

· In other words, my goodness isn’t good enough. (Psalm 14:3)

o My goodness cannot save me.

o My knowledge of God’s word cannot save me.

o My religiosity cannot save me.

“Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.” (v.20)

Jesus exposes what the rich young ruler missed.

“You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” (v.21)

· He failed to see the idolatry in his life.

o He had made possessions his god.

I must repent of my sin and turn to Jesus for the forgiveness of sin.

· In other words, I grieve over my sin and turn to Christ for forgiveness.

o The rich man was grieved but not over his sin. (v.22)

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

It is a difficult thing for a people captivated by the world to surrender their pride and worldly riches for the incorruptible treasure and surpassing worth of knowing Christ.

· But, what seems impossible with man, is possible with God. (v.27)

I must place my full trust in Jesus Christ for my salvation. (And here’s why:)

· All I need is found in all He is. (vv. 28-31)

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” Jim Elliot