Jesus’ parable of Lazarus and the rich man encourages an eternal perspective with respect towards wealth and poverty.
What Can We Learn about Life and the Afterlife from Lazarus and the Rich Man?
The parable of Lazarus and the rich man reminds us that what we do in the present counts for all eternity, and such is especially true when it comes to our stewardship of what God has given to us. Compassion and generosity are virtues that are to be cultivated for people bound for glory. But beware of being consumed by greed and gluttony to the extent that one would disregard divine revelation and even disbelieve calls to repent from the one who has risen from the dead.
On the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32.
...The parable of the prodigal son is ultimately a story of hope. It reassures us that no matter how far we have wandered, God’s mercy is always within reach...The father's compassion towards his sons is a testament to the unconditional love that awaits us when we turn back to God. The father runs out to meet the younger prodigal on the way home. Again, the father runs out to the field to council the elder prodigal brooding in the field and resisting reconciliation with his younger brother. Both sons in the parable embody different aspects of humanity’s struggle with sin and self-righteousness, yet the father’s response to each underscores a profound truth: God’s love is constant, and His mercy is infinite....
John Newton — “faith, uniting us to Christ, fixes us upon a sure foundation”
...But faith, uniting us to Christ, fixes us upon a sure foundation, the Rock of Ages, where we stand immovable, though storms and floods unite their force against us....
Will You Be Attending? Thoughts on the Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14:16-24
God’s kingdom is good. It is good, I say, because God is there with us and we there share our lives with God. Joy like gathering to feast with family and friends fills heavenly glory. God invites all into His kingdom. No entrance requirements. No applications to fill out. No review process to keep out the deplorables. Just come on in. Anyone left out stay out upon their own accord....
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