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Isaiah 58:6-12 / Luke 18:18-30

I have no doubt that the rich ruler in today’s gospel approached Jesus with the best of intentions.  I see no reason to assume he is using flattery or being sarcastic when he addresses Jesus as “Good Teacher,” or that his question – “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” – is meant to entrap Jesus or to test his theology.  Nor do I see any reason to assume that his claim – “I have kept all these [commandments] since my youth” – is a sign of undue pride.  I think he is a genuine seeker, who actually wants to deepen his relationship with God. Read More