ONE THING NECESSARY Part 1

About this episode

Michael Durham explores the purpose behind Jesus' response to the rich young ruler, addressing the hidden pride and idolatry in the human heart.

Send us Fan Mail Why did Jesus answer the rich young ruler with commandments instead of comfort? In One Thing Necessary, Part 1, Michael Durham exposes the shocking purpose behind Christ’s words and reveals how easily the human heart can hide behind morality, religion, and outward obedience while remaining enslaved to self. This message cuts through superficial Christianity and confronts the subtle pride that convinces us we are spiritually healthy when we are still clinging to idols. With cl...

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Host: Michael Durham

Topics covered

• Christianity
• spiritual health
• idolatry
• morality
• religion
• self-deception

Keywords

• Jesus
• rich young ruler
• morality
• spiritual health
• idolatry
• Christianity
• self-deception

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