Today, Mavis and Ben join us to share their thoughts and lessons on Richie Rich and Mise Lazi.

Mavis, messelcutie.wordpress.com, shares, “So these are my thoughts:

1. It is easier for a poor man to enter the kingdom of God only when he does the will of God. You see, Mise Lazi wouldn’t have made it to heaven if he was stealing from Richie Rich because he was poor or if he insulted and cursed Richie when his dogs licked his sores. He did nothing against the commandments of God. Poor people these days would like to dupe and outsmart other people just so they can survive.

2. When God blesses you with riches, you have to bless others with it as well.

3. It is important to seek God especially when you are rich; your money can deceive you.

4. Wealth cannot buy you a place in Heaven.

5. When your time is up that’s it; there’s no second chance.

6. The end (eternity) is more important than the beginning (present day).

~ Mavis Freeman Essel (Service personnel, UCC).

Ben shares:

“Jesus had no qualms in confronting such attitudes like Richie Rich’s. He spoke a parable to warn us not to love money more than people. He confronted religious leaders who were lovers of money, telling them that, “what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God” (Luke 16:14-15).

But this particular story is an experience that will come at the end of human history and at the time of one’s death in this age. The wicked will be put into a hell that burns forever. Christ is describing a time when our thoughts and actions will be judged, which should make us all examine ourselves today while we have the opportunity to correct our course.”

~ Benjamin Tutu Afriyie (MTN, Kumasi).

I trust that you’ve been blessed with the thoughts and lessons shared. Do send in your thoughts and lessons also, on the Richie Rich and Mise Lazi story.

Stay blessed!

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