Today we continue with lessons from the story of Richie Rich and Mise Lazi and we take some related lessons from the life and trial of Bill Cosby.
“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores…”
From this true story, Richie Rich had a luxurious lifestyle:clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously everyday.” In spite of all this, Richie Rich went to hell. This shows us that no matter how rich and luxurious our lives on earth can be, we can be thrown into hell. Now this is a frightening thought especially for those who have only know luxury and wealth here on earth.
Have you heard or watched some trials of celebrities and multimillionaires? Most recent is that of comedian Bill Cosby; He was known as the ‘American Dad’ and his TV show and comedy series (eg. Fat Albert) were top grossing. In his heydays, he was the highest paid entertainer in America.
So this guy is a multimillionaire, yet because of strong accusations that he has broken the law, he is in danger of being thrown into prison with dangerous criminals! Watch this: Now if human beings can do this to rich men on earth, then understand that Almighty God can and will throw all men and women, including the rich that do not fear him into a hell meant for Satan and his cohorts.
The second part records that Lazarus or Miserable Lazi suffered greatly and had dogs dressing his wounds on the daily. He was a sore sight!
Imagine someone with huge sores or ulcers on his body, with blood and pus coming out of the sores and dogs licking them up. Such a horrible state, yet when he died, he found his place in Abraham’s bosom in Heaven!
This just shows us how God loves the poor, miserable and humble people even if we don’t. The people we despise and look down upon, God loves them (Think of anyone you despise right now; anyone that comes to mind, and say, “God loves_______“). See unlike most of us Christian who would shun these people, Jesus loved them and died for them.
It is not surprising that He said, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me and He has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor!” So it is again not surprising that even in our days, the Gospel is still more receptive to the poor. I pray that you and I will be receptive to the Gospel no matter our statuses in life. May grace and peace abound to us all.
To be continued… Stay blessed and do share with others.
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