Bible verses, icons, and pearls of wisdom from the Church Fathers of Orthodox Christianity.
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
The Rich Young Ruler
Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me."
But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.