The Wealthy Slave Owner
Story★★★★A wealthy slave plantation owner became seriously ill and sought the peace that a devout slave possessed. The slave suggested he kneel at the pigpen to pray, but the owner rejected this idea each time due to his pride. On his deathbed, the owner finally agreed to pray with the slave, only to learn that all it took was willingness, not physical action.
Arnall, Jeremy, “Keeping Focus Part 1” (AudioVerse teaching 30132).
The point
A wealthy plantation owner learns the true meaning of humility and faith on his deathbed.
Scripture
James 4:6
Audience
AdultsSmall Group
Tone
Convicting · Uplifting
To tell aloud
about 2 min · 63 words
Alternate wording
The Wealthy Slave Owner and the Pig Pen43 words
A wealthy slave owner, facing death, asks his trusted slave how to be saved. The slave tells him he must go pray in the pig pen. Initially rebuffed, but as the man’s condition worsens, he finally agrees and prays there with the slave.
▶ Heard on AudioVerse: Arnall, Jeremy — “Keeping Focus Part 1” ↗▶ Heard on AudioVerse: Arnall, Jeremy — “Nothing Else” ↗