Invest In Heaven

In Luke 16, Jesus was with some Pharisees and he figured out they liked their money a little too much so he told two stories that both started the same way, “there was a certain rich man”.

The first story was about a rich man that was unhappy with the fellow who was managing his money so he told him he was fired and to settle up his books. While he was looking at the books he realized that he wouldn’t be able to support himself in the future so acting within his authority he called in one of the ones who owed the most and said if you’ll pay your debt now I’ll give you a 50% discount. The second one who owed he gave a 60% discount. He curried favor with them so they would give him a place to live after he was out of work.

The money manager then went over the books with his master and the master saw what he had done and commended him for his shrewdness in preparing for his future at his own expense and then fired him. Jesus using this story said to pay attention to what the money manager did and follow his example to use your earthly wealth to prepare a home in eternity.

The second story was about a rich man who dressed well and enjoyed his life but wouldn’t stoop to help feed a poor beggar or tend his wounds. They both died and the rich man suffered torment and anguish while the beggar (Lazarus) was carried up by angels and was in comfort.

Message to the Pharisees and other lovers of money… remember who gave you that money and instead of spending it in merry making and entertaining your other money loving friends take a long look at helping those who are poor or have some other need because that’s an investment in Heaven.There won't be any merry making in Hell