Luke 16:19 (NIV)
19"There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores
Notice in this parable that the rich man has no name, but we are given the name of the beggar. Lazarus is taken into heaven, and the rich man is excluded. I wonder if it is because in the darkness apart from God one doesn’t need a name?
In life on earth, Lazarus is unable to enter the gate of the rich man. When they die, the roles are reversed. Lazarus enjoys the riches of heaven, while the rich man is unable to enter the gate.
It brings into focus the difference between the eternal reality of God and the temporary illusion of this world. We all have a name, but will it be remembered?
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