<p><em>Matthew 19:21</em> is one <em>of Jesus&rsquo;</em> most famous teachings. Here, Jesus is addressing a rich young ruler who asks Him what he needs to do to gain eternal life. Jesus tells him to keep the commandments, but then makes a shocking statement.</p>
<p>Jesus tells the rich young ruler that if he really wants to be perfect, he must get rid of all his material possessions and follow Him. This may seem like a lot, but it&rsquo;s important to remember that Jesus is not telling us all to do the same thing. Instead, He is addressing a man who was very attached to his possessions and giving him a personalized lesson on what he needs to do to follow Jesus.</p>