As we continue on this road toward Holy Week, Jesus meets a most interesting man. He is a ruler and, so, has much power. He is rich and, so, has resources that could help Jesus. Jesus, however, does not see fit to capitalize on the man's power or money but instead asks him to leave all of that behind, to give everything to the poor, and to follow Jesus. You could certainly say that it is a test of the man’s loyalties and loves. What does he love more, his money and power, or Jesus? Unlike most of us, the man is forced to choose one or the other. He is not offered an “all of the above." What would you choose?