Matthew 19:21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
If you were to visit the rich young ruler’s home you would most likely find it to be neat and tidy, and he would continue to pursue his higher education, racking up excellent grades, going on to get his Doctorate, and if persons were to read the dissertation he wrote for his P.H.D, it would savor only of an incredibly intelligent mind with a high I.Q.
All the while he’s still entirely subjugated in bondage to this invisible person we’re speaking about, and he has not a clue as to his true condition. The freedom that the gospel offers through Christ alone, reaches much deeper than emancipation from bad habits or attitudes.
It’s not only the eviction process that puts the forces of darkness into reverse gear; if a person so chooses Jesus begins the creation of an entirely new heart and mind, that is inclined to God and righteousness. It is such persons Jesus refers to when He says “My sheep hear My voice, and they shall never perish”.
2nd Corinthians 5: 17 Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!