Week 7: Parables and Accounts from Jesus

This week I will be talking about the parables and accounts that teach eternal truths.  Also, I will mention what I believe to be the major principles the Lord wants us to understand from each of the parables that I cover.  

First is the parable in Luke 16:1-12.  It’s about the Unjust Steward.  The principle I got from this is to be diligent with your earthly riches since they will not last long.  The second one is in the same book and chapter, but verses 19-31.  This parable is of Lazarus and the Rich Man.  The principle I got from reading this is that the gulf between the spirit paradise and spirit prison was not bridged in order for those in paradise to preach those in prison until Christ performed the Atonement.  Next is Luke 17:11-19 which is the parable of the Ten Lepers.  This one’s principle is that we are not made whole from being healed until we give the Lord our gratitude.  Fifth is in Luke 18:1-8.  It is the parable if the Unjust Judge, and what I found in it was that God will avenge His followers who are hurt or made fun of for their righteousness and doing the Lord’s will.  Also that He will do so speedily.  The last one is in Luke 18:9-14, and is the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican.  The principle I got from this is that if I am self-righteous, I won’t get anything for it, but if I humble myself, I will receive many blessings for it.  

These parables all have great meaning in them.  For anyone who reads this, I hope I did not butcher anything or even say false doctrine (I don’t think I did).  The Lord gave these parables for a reason.  He also knew they would be recorded and that we would all read it in these latter days.  These can relate to us.  Some are easier to understand and relate than others, but I know that if you try, you will find the things that the Savior wants you to learn.