In this week's "Conversation with Jesus," a rich, young ruler asks Jesus what he needs to do to inherit eternal life. On first glance Jesus' answer may appear to be a denial of his own divinity, a declaration of salvation by works, and a requirement of absolute poverty for his followers. When we look closer, though, we see that Jesus is doing none of these things. Rather, he is challenging this man to recognize the impossibility of saving himself, and to stop looking to his wealth for salvation.
