MATTHEW 19.16-21
IF YOU WANT TO ENTER LIFE

One day, a man ran up to Jesus and asked this question: ‘What can I do to have eternal life?’ That is a big question, a question which we all want to know the answer. ‘What can I do to have eternal life?’ Imagine, having eternal life! But I am afraid that you might not like the answer. As we will see, the answer Jesus gave sticks to our throat like a fish bone.
This incident is recorded in three gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke. We will read the account in the gospel of Matthew. Matthew 19.16-21.

Matthew 19.16. And behold, one came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?”
17 And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
18 He said to Him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not commit murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness;
19 Honor your father and mother; and You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
20 The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?”
21 Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”