Graduates, Remember the Rich Young Man: To the Class of 2026
About this episode
The episode warns graduates against valuing temporary things over their faith in Jesus, using the story of the Rich Young Man as a cautionary tale.
There once was a man who gave up everything important so he could cling to things that fade. If we want to follow Jesus, we cannot be like that man.
People in this episode
Host: Desiring God
Topics covered
- graduation
- faith
- following Jesus
- spirituality
- sacrifice
Keywords
- graduation
- Rich Young Man
- faith
- sacrifice
- Christianity
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