James Denney, Scottish minister, writes on the parable of Lazarus & the Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31). The rich man went to hell for not aiding a poor person at his doorstep. This teaches that the rich need the poor, to show they’re humane. Humanity enriches our lives.
Today, are we more concerned about using the state to sweep away any poor persons from our midst? Would we have no opportunities to exercise humanity?
How can you enrich your life?
David Thomas, Congregationalist minister and preaching magazine editor. He provides a lofty statement about Christianity, with is a summary of Matthew 25:31-46.
The practice of giving things to those in need (that is a practical philanthropy, not well-wishing, not improving markets or even justice) is God’s own test of religion.
Do we want it to be something else? Do you hear preachers name everything else under the sun?
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Greg Johnson