Jesus begins the parable (Luke 19: 13-31) by introducing us two different men. The first man is the Rich Man who were “lovers of money.” The Rich Man lived like a king, with fine clothing and luxurious feasting every day.
Just outside his door we find the second man, Lazarus who is poor. Lazarus is dressed in sores that immobilised him. To make his situation worse and more pitiful, dogs would come and lick his sores.
Both the Rich Man and Lazarus died. Lazarus was taken to Abraham’s side, the place of honour at a heavenly banquet!
The Rich Man cried in the Hell, “Father have mercy upon me.” While he tormented in hell he realised during his life time he was too busy having a good time, spending his money, treating his friends, partying, etc. He realised it was too late to do all the things which he should have done on earth before he died.
A person who truly believe in Christ will live a life of repentance and grow in holiness.
“Praise the Lord, my soul!” (Ps 146).
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