In this encounter with a rich young man, and in the conversation with his disciples afterwards, Jesus teaches about having the right attitude to wealth and possessions.

And a rich man came to Jesus, sincerely desiring to be taught by Jesus. His question to Jesus was, what good thing shall I do ...

The young man wanted to live a holy life. The key, he knew, was prayer. So he approached a wise elder in the monastery and asked for instruction. The old man said not a word but looked intently into ...