The parable of the rich man and lazarus
Answer Text: Jesus also used the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to teach about correct attitude towards wealth. He gave a parable of a rich man who lived lavishly every day. At his gate was a poor man named Lazarus full of sores. Lazarus could be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his wounds. The poor man died and was carried by angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and went up to hell and was in great pain.He lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus in his bosom. He cried to Abraham to have mercy on him and send Lazarus to deep his finger into water and cool his tongue. Abraham reminded him of how he received good things when he was alive and never bothered about Lazarus who is now comfortable. “More between us and you there is a big valley that nobody is able to cross from there to us.” The rich man then urged Abraham to send Lazarus to take information to his brothers so that they may not come to such a place of suffering. Abraham told him that they had Moses and the prophets to listen to. Jesus used this parable to condemn those who do not use their wealth to help the needy.
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