Parables Teach us Eternal Truths

In Luke Chapters 16-18 there are these parables found:

The Parable of the Unjust Steward

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

The Parable of the Unjust Judge

And The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican

This particular topic was hard for me because for some reason I struggled (and am still struggling) to fully understand what these parables were saying. However, while reading these parables I was struck the idea that the common theme that I personally was receiving was how and why it is important that we follow the gospel and the commands of God. It is so important in life that we learn to be like Christ. Christ gave all for us, even his own life, and he judged no one any less than another. He forgave and loved all and he taught that we should as well.  I think we forget that all too often when we get lost in our daily lives. I also understood that we should never assume that we are always right. I think that was meant for me because I don’t like to think I’m doing anything wrong (who does?). However, it is important to just assume you can always do better, because you can. No one perfect but we can learn more and more how to be if we trust in the Lord and let him teach us and guide us.