A certain rich young ruler came to Jesus and asked, “Good Master, what shall I do, that I may inherit eternal life?” To his credit, he realized three things every person needs to face sooner or later.

1. Death is not the end. After death is the judgment.

2. Eternal life is something you have or don’t have (1 John 5:12).

3. Eternal life must be acquired before you die.

Jesus responded to his question with another question, “Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is God.” Strange response. Let’s consider Christ’s question to this young man.