The Rich Man Who Became Eternally Poor

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The Rich Man Who Became Eternally Poor

• The rich man and Lazarus true (eternal) riches
  and poverty.
• Luke 16

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Introduction

• There is a prevailing thought among some that
  being rich is equal to being righteous
• This mindset is revealed by Jesus Himself against
  those who justified their righteousness.
• He wanted them to know that such a mindset and
  practice would lead to their ultimate poverty.

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Introduction

• In this lesson
• We shall note how Gods blessings of wealth must
  be kept within a proper stewardship.
• Those who fail to use their wealth to Gods glory
  will receive

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The Parable of the Unjust Steward

• The parable. Lk. 161-8
• This steward wasted the riches of His masters
  goods entrusted to Him.
• In the end he needed to give an accounting for
  his deeds.
• The master ultimately commended the steward for
  dealing shrewdly (wisely insightfully).

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The Parable of the Unjust Steward

• The application of the parable. Lk. 169-13
• Be faithful over the things entrusted to you. V.
  10
• If youre not faithful over the riches of this
  life, who will entrust the true riches to you? V.
  11
• You cannot have two masters the one you
  ultimately serve will be yours for eternity.

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An Illustration Of An Unjust Steward The Rich
Man (Lk. 1619-31)

• Departing to Gods left (the lost) the rich man.
  
• He focused on and enjoyed the pleasures of this
  life. v. 19
• He was condemned to torments in Hades. v. 22-23
• He forsook God in not caring for those in need.
  cp. Matt. 1921 2541ff

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An Illustration Of An Unjust Steward The Rich
Man (Lk. 1619-31)

• Departing to Gods right (the saved) Lazarus.
• He was poor regarding the things of this world.
  v. 20-21
• He was carried to Abrahams bosom. v. 22
• He lived faithfully to God while living in his
  poverty. Cp. Jas. 25

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Lessons From the Account

• God doesnt care if youre rich or poor, just
  poor in spirit and rich in good works. Matt. 55,
  16
• If you are rich, use it to Gods glory.
• If you are poor, be content in this life and live
  to Gods glory.

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Lessons From the Account

• We must be good stewards over all the rich gifts
  God blesses us to have. Rom. 126-8
• If we are rich in a gift, be a good steward with
  that gift.
• Do all to Gods glory.

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Conclusion

• What kind of steward are you with what the Lord
  has entrusted to you?
• What kind of true reward will be yours?