Sermon: Looks Can Be Deceiving

:  Looks can be deceiving.  The story of the rich man and Lazarus is a perfect example of that.  By all accounts, the rich man in this story was “blessed.”  He had all that he needed and wanted and was probably held in high esteem by everyone in the community.  On the other hand, there was Lazarus. 
 
By all appearances he was “cursed.”  He was homeless, in poor health, hungry, and living on the street.  His only companions were the dogs who came and licked his sores.  But looks can be deceiving.  For, as Jesus tells us, the man who by all accounts and appearances we thought blessed was the cursed one, and the man who we thought cursed was the blessed one!  So how do we know who is blessed and who is cursed?  How do we know if what our eyes tell us is right or wrong?  

We know by our ears.  The Word of God will always tell us the truth despite appearances; despite what our thoughts or emotions might tell us; despite the opinions of those around us.  The Word of God says who we are.  The only question is whether we will believe what the Word of God says or not.
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Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person!

Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​

Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A

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