Matthew 19:16-22
And behold one came and said to him: Good master, what good shall I do that I may have life everlasting? Who said to him: Why askest thou me concerning good? One is good, God. But if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He said to him: Which? And Jesus said: Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness. Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. The young man saith to him: All these have I kept from my youth, what is yet wanting to me? Jesus saith to him: If thou wilt be perfect, go sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. And when the young man had heard this word, he went away sad: for he had great possessions.
The rich young man desires eternal life but struggles to let go of his possessions. Jesus reveals that discipleship requires complete trust in God. Wealth itself is not the problem; rather, attachment to anything that takes God’s place in our hearts can hinder spiritual growth. This Gospel invites us to examine what we cling to and whether it prevents us from following Christ more fully. True freedom comes when we place God first and trust that His love is worth more than any earthly treasure.