Unyime Akpan - August 16th, 2026 - Jesus’ Teachings on Riches and WealthLessonsDon’t measure life by wealth but by the richness of your relationship with GodLuke 12Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much youown.”Relationship with God starts by believing in Jesus ChristJohn For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should notperish but have eternal life.John But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children ofGod22 “The time came when the beggar died. Theangels carried him to Abraham’s side.The rich man also died and was buried. 23 In theplace of the dead (hades, hell), the rich man was Lazarus died first, body buried What is death? James  Lazarus Spirit does not die, lives forever Lazarus carried by angels to Heaven (Abraham’s Side) Eternity is on for Lazarus and Abraham Rich man also died, body buried Rich man Spirit does not die, lives forever Rich man is in Hell (Hades) What happens to the rich man’s earthly wealth now? Eternity is on for the rich man Who is Abraham, when did he live? Where was he after he died? Was Abraham rich or poor when he lived on earth? Abraham rich materially but more importantly rich toward God (Genesis 12 -28)suffering terribly.In Death and EternityWhy was Hell created and for who? And why was heaven created and for who? Matthew Why is Abraham and Lazarus in Heaven? Why is the rich man in hell? (Believe in God; Unbelief)How can a person go to heaven and avoid going to Hell? John Why was Hell created and for who?Why was heaven created and for who?Matthew Jesus is speakingSon of Man –title for Jesus Christ (most common in the gospels)Coming back with all the angels, sit on his glorious throneAll nations before JesusAll people (on the right (sheep) or on the left(goat)Jesus, the KingThe Righteous in the kingdom (heaven)Good works, heaven? Ephesians Everyone declares Jesus as LordDepart from meEternal Fire (Hell) prepared for the devil and his angelsEternal Fire, Eternal punishment , Hell away from Jesus the KingEternal Life in heaven with Jesus the KingWhy is Abraham and Lazarus in Heaven?Genesis 15 NIRV 4Genesis 15: 6 is quoted 3 times in the New Testament, it shows the way to be right(righteous) with God is by believing GodHow was Abram made right with God?Genesis Galatians Romans James Romans 4 NLT(New Testament)Relationship with God starts by believing in Jesus ChristJohn John Why is the Rich Man in Hell?We will let the Rich man tell usJesus said, “eternal life is certain”Jesus said, “eternal death (destruction) is also certain”The eternal destination of every person is either heaven (prepared for believers) or Hell(prepared for the devil and his angels)Hell means Eternal Suffering, Separation from GodHeaven Means Eternal life, a vibrant relationship with ChristOnly one thing matters: Your Relationship with Jesus Christ while you are aliveChoose Jesus Christ, believe in him and grow in your relationship; orReject Jesus and face the eternal consequencesAs Jesus saidWhat shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loss his soulJust ask the Rich man in Jesus story