The Price of a Soul Blues | Matthew 19:16-26 | The Rich Young Ruler

The story of the rich young ruler is recorded in Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, and Luke 18:18-27. These Gospels were written by Matthew (a former tax collector and disciple of Jesus), Mark (a close companion of Peter), and Luke (a physician and historian who investigated Jesus’ life carefully).
Each writer included this account to highlight the challenge of wealth in relation to following Jesus. The story reveals that obedience to the law alone is not enough—Jesus calls for full surrender. The rich young ruler’s struggle exposes the power of material possessions and the true cost of discipleship: surrendering everything to follow Christ.

Jesus' response also emphasizes that salvation is impossible through human effort, but with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).
Original Scripture – World English Bible (WEB)

Matthew 19:16-26 (WEB)

16 Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”
17 He said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but one, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
18 He said to him, “Which ones?”
Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder.’ ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ ‘You shall not steal.’ ‘You shall not give false testimony.’
19 ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ And, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”
20 The young man said to him, “All these things I have observed from my youth. What do I still lack?”
21 Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
22 But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions.

23 Jesus said to his disciples, “Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.
24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
25 When the disciples heard it, they were exceedingly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
26 Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Lyrics – "The Price of a Soul"

(A Blues Song Based on the Rich Young Ruler)

(Verse 1 – Slow and Soulful)
A man came runnin’ down the dusty road,
Heart was heavy, but his pockets full of gold.
Said, “Good Teacher, tell me true,
What must I do to make it through?”

(Verse 2 – Jesus Speaks, Deep and Steady)
Jesus turned, looked in his eyes,
Said, “You know the law, you know what’s right.
Don’t steal, don’t lie, don’t harm your brother,
Honor your folks, love one another.”

(Verse 3 – The Man Replies, Eager but Restless)
The man stood tall, said, “I’ve done all that,
Since the days of my youth, I ain’t looked back.”
“But tell me, Lord, what do I lack?”
Jesus sighed and then spoke back—

(Chorus – Heavy, Soul-Stirring)
Oh, the price of a soul, tell me what it’s worth—
All the silver, all the gold, or the riches of the earth?
If you gain the world but lose your life, (Mark 8:36)
Would it be worth the sacrifice?

(Verse 4 – The Hard Truth)
Jesus said, “If you wanna be whole,
Sell what you got, give it to the poor.
Treasure in heaven will be yours,
Then come, follow Me, walk through the door.”

(Verse 5 – The Man’s Struggle, Slow and Mournful)
The young man’s hands began to shake,
Love for his fortune was too great.
He turned away with sorrow deep,
Chose his kingdom, left his King.

(Bridge – Jesus Speaks, with Power and Weight)
“Oh, it’s hard for the rich to enter in,
Like a camel tryin’ to squeeze through a needle’s pin. (Matthew 19:24)
But with man, it can’t be done,
With God, all things are overcome.” (Matthew 19:26)

(Chorus – Bigger, With a Cry in the Voice)
Oh, the price of a soul, tell me what it’s worth—
All the silver, all the gold, or the riches of the earth?
If you gain the world but lose your life,
Would it be worth the sacrifice?

(Outro – Soft and Reflective, Like a Whispered Warning)
Some walk away, their hands held tight,
Afraid to trade their wealth for light.
But those who lay it at His feet,
Find riches this world can’t see.

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