But first he must accept the conditions of discipleship. He must give himself unreservedly to God. At the Saviour's call, John, Peter, Matthew, and their companions "left all, rose up, and followed Him." Luke 5:28. The same consecration was required of the young ruler. And in this Christ did not ask a greater sacrifice than He Himself had made. "He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich." 2 Cor. 8:9. The young man had only to follow where Christ led the way.

Men han måtte først gå ind på betingelserne, som Kristus stillede til en discipel. Han måtte give sig selv til Gud uden forbehold. Da Frelseren kaldte Johannes, Peter Mattæus og deres medbrødre, forlod de "alt og stod op og fulgte ham". Den samme helligelse krævedes af den unge rådsherre, og Kristus forlangte ikke et større offer af ham, end han selv havde ydet. "Han ..... blev fattig, da han var rig, for at I ved hans fattigdom skulle blive rige." Den unge mand behøvede kun at følge efter Kristus, som viste vej.