The rich young man

Matthew 
If you read the October 9, 2010 post and comment (click here), you'll find I already commented on today's reading from Matthew 19:16-30 - the story of the rich young man.  This young man hadn't actually kept all the commandments, even though he says he did.  At least, he didn't keep the spirit of the law, because he neglected the poor and needy all around him, even though he had so much wealth.  He was completely missing the point on what eternal life is all about.  It's not about us doing anything on our own; it's about us coming alongside God in his mission and participating with him in his work (helping the downtrodden, for instance).