1. the account of the rich young man glorifies poverty and the lack of basic material possessions. 2. following christ is possible only through grace. 3. unlike animals, human persons do not have instincts. 4. by becoming human, God further raises up our dignity through Jesus Christ. 5. as Christians, we believe that the body, being the source of various drives and appetite, is basically evil. 6. Christian morality calls us not to follow Jesus Christ in a world of lights and shadows that exist both in our society and within us. 7. in Luke, a rich young man asks Jesus what actions brings eternal life.
