The blockage between us and God

Luke 18:18-27

In evangelical circles you will hear a lot about being born again coming from the story of Nicodemus wanting to know how to inherit eternal life.  In his case Jesus confronted his intellect because his knowledge was keeping him from God.

Today's story is different; it's money keeping the ruler from God.  

With these two stories in mind and with these verses from Romans 1

20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine
nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 
25 They[ax] exchanged the truth of God for a lie[ay] and worshiped and served the creation[az] rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever!
we're challenged to glorify God, give thanks to Him and worship and serve Him...in order to inherit eternal life.  Lord Jesus, as we serve You in Your Kingdom please help us to not be distracted by the things of this world but help us to remain focused on You.  Thank You.

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