March 13, 2018
Luke 16: 19-31
This scripture in the Book of Luke tells us of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. This parable describes an unwillingness of a rich man to acknowledge and provide some relief to a man who has nothing and is hungry. It appears that the rich man focuses on his riches and is unable to respond to the genuine needs of others. The parable goes on to describe both men’s conditions when each die. The rich man ended up tormented in Hades and the poor man was immediately taken up to be in the bosom of Abraham. Jesus, when speaking this parable, is clearly warning us of the dangers of focusing on ourselves while not responding to the needs of others. Are you focused on yourself?
Luke 16: 19-31
This scripture in the Book of Luke tells us of the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. This parable describes an unwillingness of a rich man to acknowledge and provide some relief to a man who has nothing and is hungry. It appears that the rich man focuses on his riches and is unable to respond to the genuine needs of others. The parable goes on to describe both men’s conditions when each die. The rich man ended up tormented in Hades and the poor man was immediately taken up to be in the bosom of Abraham. Jesus, when speaking this parable, is clearly warning us of the dangers of focusing on ourselves while not responding to the needs of others. Are you focused on yourself?
Devotion by Daniel Meredith