WHAT DO YOU LEARN FROM THE STORY OF LAZARUS (The Beggar) AND THE RICH MAN.

Sometimes ago jesus told tales about two men who lived in the same city, one of the men was very rich, he could afford all the good things of life, he ate delicious food and wear expensive clothes. The other man was very poor and his name is Lazarus, Lazarus was a Beggar and he was full of sores which affected his ability to do any work.

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Lazarus was greatly afflicted with sores all over his body that often things people brought him to this rich man's house to feed from the remnants after the rich man had finished eating. Yet with all this pain and suffering, Lazarus did not complain or murmur towards God.

WHAT DIFFERENTIATE LAZARUS FROM THE RICH MAN

Lazarus loved God and kept all of his commandment, he had the fear of the Lord in his heart and he put all of his trust of God's word and promises. While the rich man did not love God nor keep his commandment, he was proud and believed that what he had(his wealth and riches) today was by his strength and hard work.

Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Within the line, both men died, Lazarus was carried by an angel to heaven (where everything was perfect, no more sickness, pain, sorrows, hunger). While the rich man was taken to hell where his riches could not help him ( it was full of sorrows, pain, hunger and taste). This was because he is selfish, disobedient and refused to listen and abide to the doctrine and words of God.

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The rich man suffered a great deal in hell, he saw Lazarus in Heaven enjoying and thought of how he had send his life on earth and wish he could switch side, when he was on earth He never gave thank to God for what he had and he never helped other who were in needs and assistance. But Lazarus on the other hand was happy in Heaven, he thank God even when his life was full of pain (sores)and sorrows.

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LESSON LEARNED!

Thoes who would be greatest in Heaven are not thoes who have earthly wealth but those who are busy wining souls for Christ In their small ways by letting their Christian light shines and lead other to the path of heaven.

References

Kjv version of the Holy Bible (Luck 16:10-31)

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