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Significance of the parable of Rich man and Lazarus

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Significance of the parable of Rich man and Lazarus
- That Christians use their wealth to serve the poor.
- The rich should not love their riches more than the love of God. It can bring ruin to people’s lives.
- Christians should use their wealth to glorify God.
- Christians should seek spiritual wealth than material wealth.
- Christians should be careful about the dangers of wealth.
- Judgment is awaiting those who do not share their resources with the needy.
- This parable brings out the belief in life after death. Abraham is presented as being alive and talking to people.
- There will be judgment at the end of times. The righteous will go to heaven and the unrighteous will go to hell.
- People should listen to God’s messengers.
- There is no repentance after death.