A Change for the Rich Man and for Lazarus

"The Pharisees are money lovers, so is there any doubt whom Jesus is illustration by this "rich man"?  These Jewish religious leaders also like to deck themselves out in costly, fancy clothing. And beyond whatever actual wealthy they might have, they seem rich in the privileges they enjoy and opportunities they have. Yes, illustrating them by a man clothed in royal purple reflects their favored position, and the white linen reflects their self-righteousness. - DANIEL 5:7.

How do these rich proud leaders view the poor, the common people?  They contemptuously consider them 'am ha'a'rets, or people of the land (earth), who neither  know the Law nor deserve to be taught it.  (John 7:49)  That reflects the situation of the "beggar named Lazarus," who hungers for even the meager "things from the table of the rich man."  Like Lazarus covered with ulcers, the common people are looked down on,  as if they are spiritually diseased.

 That sad situation has existed for some time, but Jesus knows that the time has come for a great change in the condition of both those who are like the rich man and those who are like Lazarus.

Next time: A Change for the Rich Man and for Lazarus - THE CHANGE FOR THE RICH MAN AND FOR LAZARUS

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