About this episode

The episode discusses the spiritual implications of wealth and the flawed assumptions of a wealthy man who seeks true security in life.

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Jesus encounters a man who has it all - yet still feels like he is missing something. But he's lacking not a material or social or relational piece to his life - he lacks spiritual assurance; peace; true security. As Jesus uncovers, the man's assumptions are flawed, his heart ruled, and his righteousness insufficient. This man is a story of all of us who, by default of our pride and sin, try fulfilling our deep, spiritual needs with shallow, earthly means...

People in this episode

Host: Austin Gentry

Topics covered

• spiritual assurance
• material wealth
• pride and sin
• true security
• flawed assumptions

Keywords

• wealth
• spirituality
• Matthew 19
• Jesus
• Second Baptist Church
• Houston
• assurance
• pride
• security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Second Baptist Church

Books & works: Matthew 19

Places: Houston, TX

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