The Problem is Usually Application Instead of Knowledge

Today’s reading is Matthew 19.

When the rich young ruler asked Jesus which commandments he was supposed to keep, do you think he breathed a sigh of relief when Jesus didn’t actually state the one about not having other gods before Jehovah? Of course not. He knew Jesus was giving a sample list but was referring to the entire decalogue. Yet, isn’t the thing he lacked a violation of that very first command, having a god before Jehovah? The rich young ruler knew the command, was certain he had kept the command, but he hadn’t fully applied the command to every aspect of his life. This demonstrates the problem we often have. Usually we don’t struggle with knowing what the Bible says as much as applying it thoroughly to our entire lives. Don’t make the rich young ruler’s mistake. Dig deep in God’s Word and apply it thoroughly. You don’t want to go away sad on that final day.

Tomorrow’s reading is Matthew 20.