Kicked Out of a Superbian Nest
The ruler presumably has just seen Jesus show uncommon affection to the children of his community, and he suspects that this teacher might be able to address his aching sense that, despite his powerful position in the community, despite his religious fastidiousness, despite his enormous assets, all is not yet well for him. He is looking for Jesus to tell him what’s left to accomplish: “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
More likely he’s looking for Jesus to say something like “Are you kidding? You’re fine—in fact, I wish these guys who keep following me around were more like you.” But whereas the little kids in the community needed to be assured that God loved them just as they were, Jesus recognizes that the rich young ruler needs to be kicked out of a superbian nest.
Quoted from Deliver Us from Me-Ville, by David A. Zimmerman. Published by David C. Cook.
More likely he’s looking for Jesus to say something like “Are you kidding? You’re fine—in fact, I wish these guys who keep following me around were more like you.” But whereas the little kids in the community needed to be assured that God loved them just as they were, Jesus recognizes that the rich young ruler needs to be kicked out of a superbian nest.
Quoted from Deliver Us from Me-Ville, by David A. Zimmerman. Published by David C. Cook.
