[16] And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” [17] And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” [18] He said to him, “Which ones?” And Jesus said, “You shall not murder, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, [19] Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” [20] The young man said to him, “All these I have kept. What do I still lack?” [21] Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” [22] When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.
[23] And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. [24] Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”
(Matthew 19:16-24 ESV)
We’ve heard this story before – the story of the rich young man who asks Jesus what he must do to gain eternal life. Even though the man kept all the commandments, Jesus reveals he still lacks. Therefore in order for him to be perfect and to enter heaven, Jesus proclaims to the man to sell his possessions, give to the poor and then to follow Jesus. The man who had great wealth and possessions goes away sad.
After all this, Jesus testifies that “it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Because these verses are critical to our faith walk since it regards to entering heaven. I leave with you these questions: Is Jesus really talking about a person who literally has a large amounts of money and possessions or is he talking about something else? What does it mean to be rich in the eyes of God that keeps a believer from heaven?
CloudIn 
I think he meant that a person who hoards money or goods instead of tending to people who are sick, poor, widowed or orphaned is proclaiming, by deed, a love of money above love for neighbor. I could be wrong, and will be interested to see what other responders say! Peace be with you — Kelly
Maybe the man’s possessions were of more value to him than his living in the image of Christ. We do not need to have huge amounts of anything for us to see our ‘things’ as more valuable than our walk with God.
Blessings
Carole