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In many parts of the world, following Jesus can cost believers their freedom—or even their lives. Yet in those…
What happens when good gifts—money, success, stability—quietly become your trust? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef draws from two of Jesus’ most sobering teachings about wealth. First, the story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10: a man who wanted to follow Jesus, yet couldn’t release his grip on riches. Jesus offered him treasure in heaven, true security, and salvation—but his possessions held his heart so tightly that he walked away sorrowful. Then Dr. Youssef turns to Jesus’ parable in Luke 12 of the rich landowner who expanded his barns and planned for