![]() ![]() ![]() It is surely not impossible for the wealthy to enter heaven (numerous Godly men of the Bible were prosperous), but Scripture is plain that it is very troublesome ( Luke 18:24-25). "but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful." ( Mark 4:19). Believers in the Bible were miraculously resurrected by God to strengthen the faith of others. Follow these ten accounts of people raised from the dead. Lazarus’ two sisters, Mary and Martha, are mentioned in Luke 10:38-42. It is another Lazarus in Jesus’ story in Luke 16:19-31. In fact, despite the fact that Jesus was very good friends with him, we only read about Lazarus in John chapters 11-12. The people, relieved, took Eutychus home alive. This story is only recorded in the gospel of John. ![]() Not only do fortunes not get one into heaven, but they have the potential to separate a person from God like few other things. Paul went back upstairs, broke bread, and ate. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter” ( James 5:5). However, as the apostle James advised, “You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. Also, he believed the impoverished, like Lazarus, were cursed by God. 'He who believes in Me will live even though. 'I am the resurrection and the life,' Jesus told Martha. She thought she had to wait until the end of time to see Lazarus again. 'I know - in the resurrection at the last day,' Martha replied. The rich man incorrectly saw his worldly wealth as proof of God’s love and blessing. 'Your brother will rise again,' Jesus said. Moral of Lazarus and the Rich Man Parable This Bible story is a great and powerful reminder that we will pay for our sins on earth when we finally decease, therefore we should love and care for our fellow mankind. Abraham told the rich man that if his brothers did not believe in Scripture, neither would they believe Lazarus, even if he came directly from heaven. Pleading to “Father Abraham” in heaven, the rich man asked that Lazarus come down from heaven to cool his tongue with a drop of water to reduce his “agony in this fire.” The rich man additionally requested Abraham to send Lazarus back to earth as a warning to his brothers to atone for their sins, however, both requests were refused. Lazarus was welcomed into heaven, while the rich man was condemned to hell. ![]()
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