In Mikal Smith's sermon, "The Poor Rich Ruler," he addresses the theological topic of human righteousness in relation to salvation, centered on Mark 10:17-31. Smith argues that the rich young ruler's attempt to attain eternal life through law-keeping highlights humanity's misconception of righteousness. He references Jesus' teachings on the impossibility of salvation through personal merit, citing verses like Mark 10:24-25, where Jesus states that it is harder for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God than for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle. The preacher emphasizes the need for divine intervention, asserting that true righteousness comes only through Christ, aligning with Reformed doctrines of grace and election. The sermon's significance lies in its call for recognition of human spiritual poverty and the necessity of relying entirely on Christ's righteousness for salvation.
“The perfection of the law is not to keep some of it as best as you can; it is to keep it all or die.”
“We cannot perform this righteousness. We cannot amass the riches of righteousness that God will accept. We just can't do it.”
“Blessed are they who are poor in spirit. This is a blessing that God gives us.”
“The only reason we're saved is because of God, because of Christ. He's the only one that has the riches.”
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