He Wanted Eternal Life… But Walked Away

The short answer

A wealthy man came to Jesus seeking eternal life, but when faced with the cost of following Him, he walked away grieving.

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Where this question sits in the Bible

His story leaves us with a difficult question: Would we make that sacrifice?

Mark 10:17–22

And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

Mark 10:17, KJV

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

Mark 10:21–22, KJV

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