Jesus answered him,
“Why do you call me good?
No one is good but God alone."
(Mark 10:18)
Jesus emphasizes that true goodness belongs to God alone reminding us to recognize and honor God’s perfect nature and to understand that any goodness we exhibit is a reflection of His grace. By redirecting the man’s praise to God, Jesus models humility teaching us to be humble and to give credit to God for our virtues and achievements.
Jesus’ words highlight human fallibility reminding us that, as humans, we are inherently flawed and in need of God’s guidance and grace to strive towards goodness.
Jesus is subtly revealing His divine nature. By associating goodness exclusively with God, He hints at His own divine identity, as He embodies the goodness He attributes to God.
Reflecting on this verse can inspire us to live with humility, gratitude, and a constant awareness of our need for God’s presence in our lives. Let us seek a deeper relationship with God, recognizing Him as the source of all goodness and striving to align our lives with His will.
In the quiet of the morning light,
When dawn breaks through the night,
I see His love in every ray,
Guiding me throughout the day.
In the laughter of a child’s play,
In the gentle breeze that sways,
His goodness shines in all we see,
A testament to His majesty.
Through trials and through joyous times,
His presence is a constant rhyme,
A melody of hope and grace,
In every heart, in every place.
When shadows fall and fears arise,
He lifts our gaze to brighter skies,
With faith and love, He leads us through,
For God is good in all we do.
In every prayer, in every song,
His goodness carries us along,
A beacon in the darkest night,
God is good, our guiding light.
Dear Lord Jesus,
In Your presence, we find peace and grace, Your love surrounds us in every place. We thank You for Your endless care, for always hearing our humble prayer.
You are good, in joy and strife, Your light guides us through this life. In moments of doubt, You are our strength, Your mercy knows no bounds or length. We praise You for the blessings You bestow, for the love and kindness You always show. In every trial, You are near, wiping away each sorrowful tear. Help us to trust in Your divine plan, to walk with faith, hand in hand. May we reflect Your goodness each day, in all we think, in all we say.
Lord Jesus, our hearts are full of praise, for Your goodness, all our days. We lift our voices, our hearts, our hands, to honor You, the Great I Am. Amen.
Pericope:
IV: The Full Revelation of the Mystery
THE RICH MAN
Mark 10:17-31
Gospel Acclamation
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Gospel | Mark 10:17-30 (or Mark 10:17-27)
17 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus answered him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19 You know the commandments: You shall not kill; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother.” 20 He replied and said to him, “Teacher, all of these I have observed from my youth.” 21 Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” 22 At that statement his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions. 23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 They were exceedingly astonished and said among themselves, “Then who can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God.” 28 Peter began to say to him, “We have given up everything and followed you.” 29 Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the gospel 30 who will not receive a hundred times more now in this present age: houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and eternal life in the age to come.”
Reflection Source:
Conversation with Copilot
