Title Truly Poor Neighbors / Luke 16:19-24
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The story of Lazarus and the rich man in today's text was told by Jesus Himself. A very concise story or its gown
The implications are very profound. There was a rich man, wearing a bright and expensive purple robe and fine linen, and feasting every day.
Giving, enjoying, and living a luxurious life. But at the rich man's door there is a beggar named Lazarus.
He tried to fill his hungry stomach with crumbs falling from the table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his boils. which
Lazarus the beggar died. When Lazarus died, his soul was lifted up by angels, and he was also called Abraham's bosom.
entered the circle. Shortly thereafter, the rich man also died. But the rich soul goes to hell torment in flames
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The rich man looked up in his agony and saw Abraham and Lazarus in paradise far away. He cried out, "Abraham
O Lord, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in the midst of this flame
You are in great pain.” Abraham answered, “You received your good while you were alive, and Lazarus
Remember this, for Lo suffered. Now I am comforted here, and you are troubled. Not only this, but you
There is a great chasm between us, who wants to cross over to you from here, but can't, and can't come from there to us.
The story of Lazarus and the rich man is the story of a poor neighbour.
Lazarus is the epitome of what people call the poor poor neighbour. But the truth is, of the rich and Lazarus, the truly pitiful
It is the fact that the poor neighbor was not Lazarus, but rich.
Today, by examining why the rich are poor and poorer neighbors, we can truly understand the poor and needy neighbors.
would like to have So I want to be more active in providing practical help for them.
In addition, it is important to understand that physical and practical difficulties in this world can be the cause and opportunity to make life eternally happy.
Let's think about it.
First, the rich man in the text always ate physically, but was spiritually hungry.
Truly a pitiful and poor neighbor.
Man is a being created in the image of God, and unlike other creatures, he has a soul. body eats food
It makes you feel alive and gives you satisfaction. However, a person is not satisfied with just being satisfied with the body. tablet
Because there are divine desires and spiritual desires. The hunger of the soul manifests itself as a sense of emptiness and emptiness. these psychic balls
The void cannot be filled by worldly methods and means. As beings with a soul, they do not feel spiritual desires or
Those who live in hunger are indeed poor and needy.
Second, the rich man in the text is truly a pitiful and poor neighbor because he was in a spiritually naked condition.
The rich always wore purple and fine linen. But he was pitiful because his soul lived naked.
because of. Our souls must be clothed with righteousness. “Whoever has been baptized into Christ is
clothes” (Galatians 3:27). To enter the kingdom of God, you must believe in Jesus Christ, the robe God has prepared
We must put on the garment of righteousness by yin. Wearing these garments of righteousness must be done while living in this world. example
The rich man who appeared at the door wore purple and sackcloth every day, but his soul was naked.
It was a neighbor.
Third, the rich man in the text is truly a pitiful and poor neighbor because he was in a state of spiritual need.
The rich man spent so much money every day to defecate a feast. He must have been very rich. But he is spiritually
He was a terribly poor man. He was in need of spiritual knowledge. Didn't know the Creator, didn't know about the reality of man
and did not know the meaning of history. Also, he was a person who lacked the experience of spiritual grace. The world can't give it, it can't take it away
There was no spiritual joy, peace, and power. The rich man had no treasures stored up in heaven. Jesus said
It is written, "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy, and where thieves break through.
neither can nor can they steal” (Matthew 6:20).
Worldly knowledge, status, honor, authority, and material things cannot satisfy spiritual needs. Shiny on the outside but empty on the inside,
Poverty on the outside was the reality of the poor rich man.
Fourth, the rich man in the text is truly a pitiful and poor neighbor because he was a spiritual orphan.
One of the reasons he feasted every day was to avoid loneliness. For the rich, physically together
Even though there were many people who lived there, they had no choice but to go on an infinitely lonely path spiritually. The saints live with the Lord who has come as the Comforter.
can enjoy happiness. No matter where you are, you are not alone. Even at the moment of death, you are not lonely. Lazarus is dead
He was carried by angels from his seat and led to paradise. But the rich man went to hell alone in the place of death.
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Fifth, the rich man in the text is truly a pitiful and poor neighbor because he did not have a prepared eternal resting place.
This world is just a pilgrimage. The saints go daily toward the eternal house that God has prepared. Yes
Sue said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. My Father's house has many dwelling places.
If not, I would have told you otherwise. I am going to prepare a place for you.
When I am ready, I will come again and receive you to myself, that where I am, there you may be” (John 14:1-3).
Poor rich man went to the other side of death at the end of his life as a stranger, and a burning hell awaited him.
All. Because he had no rest ready for him to enter during his sojourn on this earth, he was chained to life in bondage for fear of death.
He was truly a pitiful and poor man.
The story of Lazarus and the rich is not about going to paradise if you are sick and poor. rich man and lazarus
The dramatic contrasts show the unparalleled importance of entering heaven. Lazarus is real in this world
It can be a model of a person who seeks God due to adversity and has come to fear God. If on this earth
It tells us that if physical poverty is an opportunity to fear God, ultimately it will be beneficial.
The world we live in now is not a millennial kingdom, nor is it heaven. No matter how advanced the scientific civilization and industrial development,
After all, this world is still imperfect, and there are problems of poverty, disease, and sorrow. After all, everyone is pitiful and
Wuhan people. There is only a difference in what makes each feel miserable.
However, if we tell the truth, believers who have been saved by believing in Jesus Christ are not unhappy under any circumstances. materially
Even in times of need, it is not unhappy, but only somewhat uncomfortable. But the inconvenience does not continue.
All. Because God hears our prayers and provides for us according to our needs. Even if the body is weak or sick
Not unhappy. That pain and discomfort will not last forever. Through this, we become more dependent on God and
We also believe that we will receive a body of resurrection in the future. The physical lack, hardship, and suffering in this world are unbelievable.
When you overcome negatively, it will eventually bring you benefits. Therefore, a Christian is not, in any case, a poor and pitiful neighbor.
All. The really unfortunate and poor neighbors are unbelievers like the rich man in today's Bible text. Spiritually disadvantaged neighbors
Unhappy poor neighbors.
Beloved, not only do your best to care for your neighbors who are in physical need and suffering, but also give the greatest effort to those in need spiritually
Please pay attention. We have a mission to make these spiritually disadvantaged neighbors aware of their condition.
There is. There is nothing more rewarding and worthwhile than helping our spiritually poor and needy neighbors. to spread the gospel
The saints who do their best are those who do the best to help those in need. Beloved saints, you are blessed with numerous physical fires.
I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to live a life of helping our neighbors in need and spiritually disadvantaged.