The Rich Man and Lazarus Both Encourage Us to Look to Eternity

The rich man and Lazarus are on opposite sides of the spectrum:
• The rich man experiencing great prosperity
• Lazarus experiencing misery
They serve as bookends on human enjoyment, and whether prospering or suffering they still both encourage us to look forward to the next life:
• If your life is good, like the rich man, make sure you think about eternity. The temptation is to let our prosperity distract us from preparing for heaven. James 5:5 describes the rich man: "You have lived on the earth in luxury and in self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. The rich man was like the rich fool in Luke 12 who lived only for this earthly, temporary life. He did not think about God or eternity, so he spent eternity in torment.
• If you feel like you identify more with Lazarus. You are suffering, whether it is physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. Look to eternity as 2 Corinthians 4:17 instructs: "This light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison."

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