The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 10:23-27
Mark 10:23-27How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Wealth a fearful snare to the soulThe Scriptures represent wealth, when used aright, as a distinguished blessing.It may, and ought to, lead men nearer to God, instead of driving them far from Him.I. The pride of life. The Scriptures speak of this as one of the most operative causes of human destruction. An inordinate and unreasonable self-esteem excludes God from the heart.II. A strong impression of their... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 10:21
Mark 10:21Then Jesus beholding him, loved him. The young ruler, whom Jesus lovedI. Let us inquire into the nature of our Lord’s regard for the young ruler. “Then Jesus, beholding him, loved him.” There are those who think that ardent love for an unconverted friend is a misplaced affection; that we should only love what God loves. But the love of God must be different from the love of the creature. When God loves He loves the whole man, not for his moral qualities, but in spite of them. The love... read more