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....
C.S. Lewis on the rightful king and a great campaign of sabotage
Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed...and is call us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage.
Blaise Pascal on Finding God.
... God has willed to make Himself quite recognisable...
Are Only a Few People Saved? A Look at the Narrow Gate in Luke 13:22-30.
Jerusalem. That is where Jesus Christ was going. Luke mentioned Jesus going “on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem” (Lk. 13:22) [1] The Lord had an assignment in Jerusalem. Jerusalem will be the place where the central event of God’s unfolding plan of redemption takes place, and Jesus goes there … Continue reading Are Only a Few People Saved? A Look at the Narrow Gate in Luke 13:22-30.
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