There was a rich young man who consulted Jesus about what good he had to do to gain eternal life. The young man was earnest; and he really wanted to be perfect. He was religious in practice, and was interested in finding peace. He knew about Jesus, and believed that he came to the right person to get the best advice, and was even very respectful in addressing Jesus. Read about it in Matt 19:16-22.
But when Jesus spelled out to him the conditions of discipleship, and what he had to do to follow him, the young man got an instruction that he did not expect, was discouraged and walked away.
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