The Rich Youth's Address to Christ
J. Burns, D. D. Luke 18:18-30 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?… I. THE FAVOURABLE TRAITS OF CHARACTER EXHIBITED IN THE QUESTION PROPOSED BY THIS YOUNG MAN. 1. The question itself was of supreme importance. 2. The question was a personal one. 3. The question was put at an interesting period of life. 4. The question was put by one who possessed an abundance of riches. 5. The question was put with feelings of great modesty and respect. 6. The question was put with great sincerity and earnestness of spirit. II. THE DEFECTS WHICH WERE ELICITED BY THE SAVIOUR. 1. He evidently expected salvation by the works of the law. 2. He was held in bondage by one reigning idol. 3. He was unwilling to yield to the extensive requirements of the Saviour. III. THE LESSONS WHICH HIS HISTORY FURNISHES. 1. The exceeding deceitfulness of earthly riches. 2. That we may go far in religious practices, and yet not be saved. 3. We are in great danger from spiritual deception. 4. Religion requires a total surrender of ourselves to God. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? WEB: A certain ruler asked him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"