Jesus Says Only God Can Save People
Welcome to Day 277 of our journey with Jesus. Today, we listen to the words Jesus said. The main truth for today is this: Jesus says that saving people is impossible through human effort but possible with God. Let’s begin.
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Jesus in Action
Mark 10:17–31
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Read the exact words Jesus said.
耶稣正要上路，有一个人跑来跪在祂跟前，问祂：“良善的老师，我该做什么才能承受永生？” 耶稣说：“你为什么称我是良善的？只有上帝是良善的。 你知道‘不可杀人，不可通奸，不可偷盗，不可作伪证，不可欺诈，要孝敬父母’这些诫命。” 那人说：“老师，我从小就遵行这些诫命。” 耶稣望着他，心中爱他，便说：“你还差一件事，就是去变卖你所有的产业，送给穷人，你必有财宝存在天上，然后你还要来跟从我。” 那人听了，脸色骤变，便沮丧地走了，因为他有许多产业。 耶稣环顾四周，对门徒说：“有钱人进上帝的国真难啊！” 门徒听了感到惊奇，耶稣便再次对他们说：“孩子们，进上帝的国真难啊！ 骆驼穿过针眼比有钱人进上帝的国还容易呢！” 门徒更加惊奇，便议论说：“这样，谁能得救呢？” 耶稣看着他们说：“对人而言，这不可能，但对上帝而言，凡事都可能。” 彼得说：“你看，我们已经撇下一切来跟从你了。” 耶稣说：“我实在告诉你们，任何人为了我和福音而撇下房屋、弟兄、姊妹、父母、儿女或田地， 今世必在房屋、弟兄、姊妹、父母、儿女或田地方面获得百倍的回报，来世必得永生。同时他也会受到迫害。 然而，许多为首的将要殿后，殿后的将要为首。”
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Jesus’ words to the rich man are often reduced either to a universal command to liquidate every possession or to a lesson about being more generous. The conversation is sharper than either simplification.
Watch: Can You Follow Jesus Above All Your Treasures?
Watch the companion video, then continue reading to examine the biblical testimony in its full context.
One Thing You Lack.
The man presents a record of obedience. Jesus identifies the place where his allegiance is exposed: his wealth. The command is personal, concrete, and immediately costly.
Come, Follow Me.
Jesus does not merely tell him what to give up. He calls the man to Himself. The center of the demand is not poverty as an achievement but following Jesus above the rival security that controls him.
How Difficult It Is.
Jesus then warns about riches because wealth can create an illusion of independence. The disciples are astonished, showing that they do not hear this as a minor warning.
With Man It Is Impossible.
Jesus finally locates salvation beyond human ability. The text does not teach that a person earns eternal life by becoming poor. It teaches that no human resource—including morality or wealth—can accomplish what only God can do.
Consider this.
Which words of Jesus must govern your reading?
Listen closely
Listen to Jesus’ diagnosis before turning this encounter into a formula.
