Mark 10:17-18 — Why does Jesus ask why he is called good? Implicit claim to deity

Mike addresses the apparent problem: Is Jesus implying he is not good? He argues this reading contradicts many scriptures affirming Jesus's sinlessness and goodness (2 Cor 5:21, John 10:11 Good Shepherd, John 8:46). The two options: (1) Jesus is not good — ruled out by Scripture; or (2) Jesus is God, since 'no one is good except God alone.' Mike takes option 2: the passage is an implicit claim to deity. The main point of the pericope is to expose the rich young ruler's self-deception. Mike draws a parallel to street evangelism with LDS individuals using Ray Comfort's good person test from Living Waters. Jesus uses a targeted command ('sell all you have') to expose the man's covetousness.