[MarkBsnr]

He had more faith in his money.

Doesn't say that. It says that he was sad. He obviously believed in Jesus - the belief itself was not enough; he needed to do. His salvation was in jeopardy not because of Christ, not because of unbelief, but because his deeds put that salvation into doubt.

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Doesn't say that. It says that he was sad. He obviously believed in Jesus - the belief itself was not enough; he needed to do. His salvation was in jeopardy not because of Christ, not because of unbelief, but because his deeds put that salvation into doubt.

What was his stumbling block? Money. Sad because he would have to give it up - he wanted things his way. It's not that he had to give it up, Jesus was showing him what he loved more - money.

He obviously believed in Jesus - the belief itself was not enough; he needed to do.

His belief was not TOTALLY on Jesus. Walking with Jesus is a FAITH walk. He wanted the security of his money. It had nothing to do w/his deeds, it's had everything to do with his hardened heart. Anything put before Jesus - that's the area where one has a hardened heart.

As far as his belief goes - "You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that--and shudder".