‘No, father Abraham,’ he said. ‘But if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.
Luke 16:30
The audacity! This man who is in hell presumes to tell Abraham what it takes to engender belief in the hearts of others? Notice how very pointedly he says ‘No’ on this subject. It is this sort of audacity that landed this man in his current state.
He is here in essence saying that he could not be expected to believe on the basis of the prophets and Moses either. He is insinuating that had he been given a message from one ‘back from the dead’ he would have repented as well.
Oh the height of human hubris! It will cause many for all of eternity to rue God and His plan. Many in hell do and shall spend their time crying foul, but having no legitimate grievance.
Heavenly Father, Your truth is a wonder to us! Every cell in our body, as every grain of sand upon the seashore, teaches us of You. It is a beautiful and glorious picture that is painted every day by Your hands. You alone are God! We will worship You forever! In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.