3. One day the Pharisees were badgering him: “Is it legal for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?”
7. They shot back in rebuttal, “If that’s so, why did Moses give instructions for divorce papers and divorce procedures?”
18-19. The man asked, “What in particular?”Jesus said, “Don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, don’t lie, honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as you do yourself.”
20. The young man said, “I’ve done all that. What’s left?”
21. “If you want to give it all you’ve got,” Jesus replied, “go sell your possessions; give everything to the poor. All your wealth will then be in heaven. Then come follow me.”
22. That was the last thing the young man expected to hear. And so, crestfallen, he walked away. He was holding on tight to a lot of things, and he couldn’t bear to let go.