What the rich young man had was not important. That is why Jesus told him to sell (give up) all he has. What is more important is a life with Christ which can truly make us rich.
What makes a person in Christ truly RICH?
R – Reward of eternal life
“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” Matthew 16:26
“I am writing this to you so that you may know that you have eternal life – you that believe in the Son of God.” 1 John 5:13
I – Intimacy with Christ
My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Gal 2:20
For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. Colossians 1:27
For in union with Christ, you have become rich in all things, including speech and knowledge. The message about Christ has become so firmly established in you that you have not failed to receive a single blessing , as you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 1 Corinthians 1:5-7
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! John 15:7
C – Chosen By God
God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:2
.. for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
It is God himself who set us apart, who has placed his mark of ownership upon us, and who has given us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of all that he has in store for us. 2 Corinthians 1:21b-22
You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. John 15:16
H – Heirs of God
For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26
And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir. Galatians 4:6-7
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ…” Romans 8:17
What makes a person in Christ truly RICH?
R – Reward of eternal life
“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” Matthew 16:26
“I am writing this to you so that you may know that you have eternal life – you that believe in the Son of God.” 1 John 5:13
I – Intimacy with Christ
My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Gal 2:20
For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. Colossians 1:27
For in union with Christ, you have become rich in all things, including speech and knowledge. The message about Christ has become so firmly established in you that you have not failed to receive a single blessing , as you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 1 Corinthians 1:5-7
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! John 15:7
C – Chosen By God
God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:2
.. for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
It is God himself who set us apart, who has placed his mark of ownership upon us, and who has given us the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of all that he has in store for us. 2 Corinthians 1:21b-22
You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. John 15:16
H – Heirs of God
For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26
And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir. Galatians 4:6-7
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ…” Romans 8:17
