Luke 18:18-20
Our first step in the salvation process is to repent from sin. This means, not only being sorry for having committed sin, but also turning or changing from a life of transgressing God's commandments to a life of obedience to them.
16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for aof such is the kingdom of God.
17 aAssuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
Jesus Counsels the Rich Young Ruler
18 aNow a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
20 You know the commandments: a‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ b‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ”
21 And he said, “All athese things I have kept from my youth.”
22 So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. aSell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
23 But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.
With God All Things Are Possible
24 And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, a“How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!
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What Does Luke 18:18 Mean?
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The first step in the salvation process is to repent from sin. Repentance means more than being sorry for having committed sin; it also involves turning, or changing, from a life of transgressing God's commandments to a life of obedience to them. Anyone asking what must be done to inherit eternal life must begin with this step: genuine sorrow for sin joined with a decisive turn toward obeying God's commandments.