Question 21
Parables of JesusIn the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Abraham condemned the rich man for all the following reasons except that he
- A.used his riches selfishly
- B.had no human feeling for the poor
- C.wanted his brothers to be preached unto
- D.denied Lazarus of crumbs from his table
- E.did not listen to the prophets on earth.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (wanted his brothers to be preached unto)
Explanation
The rich man lived selfishly, ignored poor Lazarus at his gate and did not heed Moses and the prophets; asking for his brothers to be warned came only after death (Luke 16:19-31).