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Reflection On The Parable Of The Rich Man

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Jesus taught us spiritual and moral lessons through short stories called parables. The parable of the Rich Man (Mark 10:17-31) is a story that intrigues me: even though I have heard it over and over again, there have been many interpretations of what this parable is about. Let us discuss what Jesus really taught us and discover how the lesson relates to us today. A young man ran up to Jesus, and knelt before him saying “Good teacher, what must I do to enter the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus tells him, “why do you call me good, there is only one who is good, and that is God.” Jesus then asks the man “do you obey the commandments, of you shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you …show more content…

Are we humble, or are we self righteous? Improving our mindset to being humble towards everyday situations is something we should work towards. Jesus’ interactions in this parable demonstrate that even though we as humans can define status by our wealth and material items, Jesus sees the status of individuals through their heart. The wealth or ‘good’ of an individual is seen by their actions and deeds, and not by their material riches. It is very difficult to live the the 21st century, with so many temptations of material possessions, such as mobile phones, designer clothes and the latest gadgets and trends that we must get our hands on, and let’s not forget the attitude of putting ourselves first - the ‘what is in it for me?’ attitude. Jesus told the rich young man to do something he found very difficult - to give away his valued possessions, to break down his barrier that was separating him from God. So what is it that is standing in our way? What do we worship more than God Himself? What aspect of our life have we not been willing to examine or give up? Is it pride? Vanity? Fear? Self righteousness? Jealousy? Anger? Or

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