This survey sought to analyze the call of Jesus to the rich young ruler, as narrated in the Gospel according to Luke, and realize to what extent such an invite is not destinated only to the character in case, but can be extended to all those who approach Jesus recognizing in him the path to eternal life. It was concluded that the center of the call is not the accomplishment of the Commandments, and not even the distribution of the goods to the poor, but the follow of Jesus. As a consequence, this adhesion to Christ signifies the reception of eternal life as grace, and not as self achievement; besides, the one who accepts such call is incorporated to the church, the community of Jesus followers. In opposition to the frustrating hesitation of the rich young ruler, other cases of vocation and discipleship in Luke and Acts show how the acceptance of the call of Jesus was possible, and would be a source of lasting joy. The survey combined the historical-critical method with synchronic character methods, such as the rhetorical analysis.