10-25-2015 Luke 16:19-31
S. 19 There was a certain rich man, which
was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:20 And
there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of
sores,21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's
table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.22 And it came to pass, that
the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich
man also died, and was buried;23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in
torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.24 And he cried
and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip
the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this
flame.25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime received thy
good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and
thou art tormented.26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great
gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can
they pass to us, that would come from thence.27 Then he said, I pray thee
therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house:28 For I
have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into
this place of torment.29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the
prophets; let them hear them.30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one
went unto them from the dead, they will repent.31 And he said unto him, If they
hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one
rose from the dead.
O. The eternal end of a rich man and a
beggar.
A. I must share my blessings with those in
need. My actions will decide my eternity. Above all, I must be righteous and
holy.
P. Father; cleans me of sin and lead me by your Holy Spirit as to how to share my blessings. Amen.
