Mat 19:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Jesus answers, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only One who is good. But if you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” Jesus reminds him that only God is truly good. He points the man to God’s commandments, showing that obedience to God is important for eternal life (Deuteronomy 30:16 ).

‏ Matthew 19:17

v. 17: Jesus answers, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only One who is good. But if you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” Jesus reminds him that only God is truly good. He points the man to God’s commandments, showing that obedience to God is important for eternal life (Deuteronomy 30:16 ^a).