He pointed out to this young man that true obedience is heart obedience; it is spiritual obedience. Physical obedience is necessary, but God’s law goes beyond physical obedience—it goes right to the heart, and the heart of the issue with this rich, young man was selfishness—covetousness.
So, how good is good? To be good, we must overcome all sin. “Sin is the transgression of the law.” I John 3:4. This can only be done by inviting Jesus into our hearts.
“Jesus longed to see.” That is quite a statement to think upon. It makes you want to know what He longed to see! A rich young man came to Jesus inquiring what he could do to inherit eternal life.