Jesus saw that the young ruler lived his life taking pride in his ability to keep the law to earn salvation and the favour of God. But he therefore reminded him..............................sell whatever you have and give to the poor and come and follow Me.” When the young ruler heard that, he walked away full of sorrowful. When we boast of having kept the law, it will always point out something we lack or have failed to obey. God does not want us to boast in our abilities to keep the law. If we are to have confidence in anything at all, if we are to boast in anything at all, it is in the grace of God that gave us the opportunity. So let’s not boast in what we have done or are able to do, but boast in His grace for us —
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:48:44 +0000
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