V.2-12 God created man in innocence. But with the entrance of sin by man, the relationships of life have been spoiled. The Pharisees ask a question regarding the married state. God takes us back to what He instituted at the beginning. Doing what we want brought in the breakup of marriage.
V.13-16 Children (in Scripture) are a picture of what believers should be — dependent and trusting.
V.17-27 God created the beautiful nature around us, although thorns and thistles are found in it. We find that which is lovely sometimes in a person’s character, sometimes even in an animal. But in man as man, is there really any good? Paul gives the answer in Romans 7:1818For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. (Romans 7:18). This is clearly seen in the rejection of Christ. The young man has many nice qualities in his character. The Lord says there is no good in a person (Rom. 3:1010As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: (Romans 3:10)). The man was looking at the Lord as a Rabbi. The Lord is God, although He hid His divinity in human form. The man did not know who the Lord was. He, like the world today was seeking his own interests and pleasures; and really has no heart for God at all.
V.21 The Lord exposes the human heart, the young man’s true state. The love of riches ruled his heart. He finds himself in the presence of Him Who searches the heart! Did his riches keep him from being grieved? No, they never satisfy—only Christ can.