Dealing with Money (Rich Young Ruler)•
A Sermon by Dr. Bob Griffin, Teaching Elder at Sovereign Grace Church
I. RESPONSE
A. MAN’S REACH FOR HEAVEN
Matthew 19:16 And behold, one came up to Him, saying, “Teacher, what good [thing] must I do to have eternal life?”
1. DOING
2. DESTINY
B. MAN’S REBUKE BY JESUS
Matthew 19:17a And He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? There is only One Who is good.”
1. DEFERRING
2. DEITY
II. REALITY
A. MAN’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAW
1. DEEDS
Matthew 19:17b “If you want to enter [eternal] life, keep the commandments.”
2. DEFLECTION
Matthew 19:18a He said to Him, “Which ones?”
B. MAN’S RELATIONSHIP TO FELLOW MAN
1. DEMANDS
Matthew 19:18b-19 And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
2. DECLARATION
Matthew 19:20a The young man said to Him, “All these I have kept since childhood.”
3. DEFICIENCIES
Matthew 19:20b The young man said to Him, “All these I have kept since childhood. What do I still lack?”
C. MAN’S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD
1. DUTY
Matthew 19:21a Jesus said to him, “If you desire perfection, go, sell your property and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.”
2. DISCIPLESHIP
Matthew 19:21b “Then come, follow Me.”
III. REACTION
A. MAN’S RESPONSE TO TRUTH
Matthew 19:22a Having heard this, the young man left grieving
1. DENIAL
2. DISTRESS
B. MAN’S RICHES EXPOSED
Matthew 19:22b for he owned much property.
1. DISCLOSURE
2. DISHEARTENED