The story of the rich young ruler confronts us with a sobering truth: it’s possible to look spiritually successful on the outside while pride quietly blinds us on the inside. In Mark 10:17–22, Jesus lovingly exposes the man’s hidden heart, not to shame him, but to free him. Today’s prayer invites us to let the Holy Spirit shine that same gentle light on our own lives. As you read and pray, open your heart to His correction—and if this blesses you, share it with someone who might need the same encouragement.

Prayer

Father, deliver me of all pride which would turn me into a self-righteous fool that’s unable to see my own sin. This self-righteous man thought he had kept the commands. The only problem is I see myself within him. Blinded by pride…blinded by competence…blinded by self-sufficiency. O God, I repent! Expose my blindness just as You exposed his. He thought he kept the commandments, with one request from You His coveting was exposed. Did he repent? No! Don’t let me be found wanting because of my pride in Jesus’ name, amen. 

Mark 10:17-22

As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.

You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.’”

“Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.”

Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth.

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