What Does Jesus Mean by "Sell Everything"? Matthew 19:16-22
Dr. Brad Miller’s episode of The Daily Bible Refresh explores Matthew 19:16–22, where a young man asks Jesus what he must do to gain eternal life. Reflecting on the man’s question, “What’s left?”, Dr. Miller considers the emptiness that can persist even after someone has checked every box. He explains that Jesus’ instruction to sell possessions and give to the poor is a specific challenge for this man—not a universal rule—and invites listeners to consider what they may be holding onto too tightly. The episode emphasizes that letting go can benefit others, that grace leaves the door open, and…
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