Jesus said: “the rich man also died and was
Buried, and from the netherworld, where he was
In torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham
Far off and Lazarus at his side. And he cried out,
‘Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus
To dip the tip of his finger in water and cool
My tongue, for I am suffering torment in these
Flames.’” (Lk 16:22-24)
How do we wish to live? We can be givers or takers
If we give, especially generously, we will not have to
Worry about being tormented. If we ignore warnings
And refuse to give and hold in contempt those who
Encourage us to change, we will be candidates for
Torment and when we review, if we have the sense
To do so we will have regrets that we were not
Generous to others. The right way is usually the
Easiest way and our rewards will be outstanding
Torment will be a foreign word. Be a giver.
Steve Haarman aka Stanski
April 13, 2025 ^
Steve Haarman 