“One Thing You Lack”
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August 21, 2011

“One Thing You Lack”

by Alistair Begg

Mark 10:17–22
 (ID: 2825)

We might think someone like the rich young ruler in Mark 10 would be a great addition to God’s kingdom. His youth, wealth, and status could have been very influential. When the ruler asked Jesus how he could have eternal life, however, Jesus gave him an answer that left him sad. The kingdom of God demands a man or woman’s first allegiance, teaches Alistair Begg. Whatever we worship must be relinquished if we’re going to follow Jesus.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.