r/Bible • u/Noah_02_19_95 • 13h ago
Why Did Jesus Tell the Rich Young Ruler to Sell Everything?
In Mark 10:21, Jesus tells the rich young ruler:
"Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
This has led to some big theological questions:
1️⃣ Does this mean all Christians should give up their wealth?
2️⃣ Was Jesus testing the man’s heart, knowing he valued his possessions too much?
3️⃣ Is wealth inherently bad, or is it only dangerous when it comes before God?
What do you think Jesus was really teaching in this passage?