the cash, and to make matters worse, there was now a famine in the land. Famine was a frequent companion for the people of Jesus’ day (Acts 11:28). If we apply this to the plight of sinful man, we are not wrong to say that sin results in hunger. There is always a famine in the heart when a person moves away from God. 15:15. Times of distress often lead to self examination and are used by God to bring about changes or repentance in people’s lives. Nevertheless, this young man still held on to the