Jesus once told a parable about a rich man and a beggar. They both died, but the soul of the rich man did not go to heaven. He was selfish and self-interested when he was alive, and he lived only for himself. So he received the punishment which he deserved. The beggar’s soul went up to heaven, for his sin has been forgiven. The rich man wished to come back to earth and be a good man, but it was already too late. This parable warns us so that we are not afraid of poverty or hardship. Jesus has already prepared a home in heaven for those who believe in him and love him. The Son of God Jesus once left his heavenly home and came down to earth to bring us this news. He knows that we have sinned. He came to take on the punishment which we deserved. We should remember that Jesus said: “In my Father’s house are many rooms. I am going there to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2)

Top:  Average Monthly Wage of Workers in Shanghai

Bottom (left to right): Male worker ROC$22.71, Child worker ROC$11.12, Female worker ROC$12.60

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Top: The Lord Jesus Christ, though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9)

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The Problem of Poverty

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“He sent him into his fields to feed swine.”

The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16)

This is a parable that shows the punishment of those who rely on their riches and do not repent. The rich man received good things in his lifetime but was in agony after death. Lazarus received bad things, but was comforted.

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal (Mt 6:20).

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Sixth year of the Republic (1937), Spring

Lujia Chen Yuandu