Lesson 5392

 Lesson 5392)(11-14-26) Luke 16:19-31 

    " There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 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; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 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. But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 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. Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead." 

 

    Today's quote relates the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, reminding us of our moral responsibility to care for the poor and vulnerable who are right in front of us. It teaches that earthly wealth is temporary and a distraction that keeps us from concentrating on the important things God has challenged us to do. Our eternal destiny is determined by our acceptance or denial of God's amazing saving grace through faith In Jesus. If we allow His Righteousness to be imputed into us, we will obey His command and care for those who struggle to care for themselves. ~ 

Lesson 5391

 Lesson 5391)(11-13-26) Luke 16:18 

    " Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery." 

 

    Today's quote underscores the sanctity and permanence of the marriage covenant. In a cultural context where relationships and commitments are often treated as temporary or easily discarded, this lesson emphasizes that marriage is designed by God to be a lifelong commitment. It serves as a moral standard calling individuals to honor their marital vows, exercise faithfulness, and view divorce with utmost seriousness rather than as a casual convenience when the marital waters get a little choppy. ~ 

Lesson 5390

 Lesson 5390)(11-12-26) Luke 16:14-17 

    " And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail." 

 

    Today's quote warns against justifying ourselves by human standards when God searches the heart. For us today, it reminds us that God's moral law remains steadfast, calling us to genuine faithfulness and integrity rather than prioritizing materialism or seeking human approval. ~ 

Lesson 5389

 Lesson 5389)(11-11-26) Luke 16:1-13 

    " And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon." 

 

    Today's quote presents the parable of the dishonest manager, using a worldly example of shrewd juggling of the books to teach spiritual fidelity. The core meaning for today is that we cannot fool God by trickery, but rather, we are to practice honesty and generosity in our everyday dealings and relationships, amassing spiritual instead of material wealth. The lesson emphasizes that integrity in handling minor, earthly matters reflects a trustworthy heart capable of handling the spiritual things entrusted to us by God.