The message uses the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18 to show that no one can earn eternal life through good works, because God’s standard of righteousness exposes the sinfulness of every human heart. Jesus calls His followers to surrender anything that competes for lordship in their lives, promising that although following Him requires sacrifice, it leads to true, abundant, and eternal life. Ultimately, what is impossible for us to accomplish—our salvation—has been fully accomplished by Jesus through His death and resurrection, and believers are called to trust Him completely.
