This young man had done so many things right in life, and yet He was a slave to money. Jesus offered him a chance to follow — to be a disciple — and yet the man turned it down. He couldn’t leave the wealth and the material things that defined him. Money is an identity thief, and the Rich Young Ruler was its victim.
Walk with God, Not with Wealth
This doesn’t mean wealthy people can’t go to heaven. But people who see themselves as rich struggle with the sacrifice and humility required to follow Christ. When we get our identities tangled up in our wealth, our devotion to God suffers. And when money comes between us and Him, it has turned us into slaves.
I make money, but money will never make me. tweet this!I hope that one day my hard work and diligence will lead to financial success. But God has taught me not to let money define myself anymore. God created me and Jesus bought your identity with His blood. I make money, but money will never make me.
Money can be an identity thief. But I’m determined not to let it steal my identity again.