Bible Discussion Thread

As we think about the reason why Lazarus was carried into Abraham's bosom, and the rich man died, then opened his eyes in hell, being in torment. Lazarus lived by faith, and not by sight. We are justified by our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and even though Lazarus lived dependent on the crumbs from the rich man's gate, God sent the dogs to lick his sores. The rich man live in purple, and fine linen, dependent on his riches everyday. Jesus had already said man cannot serve God, and mammon. What is highly esteemed among men, is an abomination in the sight of God. Only by faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ can we be justified from our sins, and thus Lazarus was justified, therefore the angels carried him into Abraham's bosom. The rich man trusted in his riches, and was not justified. Not by works of righteousness which we have done that God has saved us, but because of His mercy that He has extended to us at the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. When we place our faith in Him we too will be justified in His presence. Have faith in God, and do not trust in your riches to get to heaven.