Luke 12:13-21 (King James Version)
13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
We can be so selfish in our actions that it blinds us to the reality that there are people around us who are in need and are finding it difficult to supply their needs, because of lack of resources and we have the resources wasting rather than helping.
Most of us are just like the rich fool Jesus used as reference in the parable in Luke 12:13-21. He was so self centered that when God blessed him with an abundance of wealth, even though he didn't have enough storage, he still didn't even think to give some to his neighbours who were in need.
May God forgive us all for being selfish and not obeying Jesus' command to love our neighbours as ourselves (Matthew 22:39).
This man made a selfish decision to tear down his small barn and to build a bigger one that would store his wealth for many years. He thought to himself that by doing this he would eat, drink and be merry for many years, but he forgot one thing.
Yes, he forgot to seek God's intervention and guidance in his plans and emulate King David who asked God to order his steps in His words and let not iniquity have dominion over him (Psalm 119:133).
He forgot to listen for God's instructions about how to proceed according to Isaiah 30:21 which says, "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee saying, 'This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand and when ye turn to the left'."
We own and control nothing in life. God grants us the privilege of life and comfort, and so I encourage you to share your blessings with each other, especially those who are needy.
Don't be like the rich fools who store up treasures on earth and not riches towards God. Luke 12:21
Remember my friends to: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding, in all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path (see Proverbs 3:5-6).
I also must encourage you to live each day as if it is your last. Giving God all the glory, honour and praise. Live according to the will and ways of our Heavenly Father; be faithful and true in all things. Seek the Almighty God in all your plans (this is wisdom) and let God order your steps.
If you fail to do the right thing, your soul will be lost, because we know not the hour of the second advent. In Matthew 24:36 Jesus declares, "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the Angels of Heaven, but my Father only."
Becareful that you will not be accused by God, who will say to you as He said to the rich fool according to Luke 12:20, "Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided."
In the end you will lose because you didn't allow God to direct your path and all your earthly treasures will be given to the needy anyways (as God always provides for us all). So let God be your guide and love your neighbours as yourself.
Most of us are just like the rich fool Jesus used as reference in the parable in Luke 12:13-21. He was so self centered that when God blessed him with an abundance of wealth, even though he didn't have enough storage, he still didn't even think to give some to his neighbours who were in need.
May God forgive us all for being selfish and not obeying Jesus' command to love our neighbours as ourselves (Matthew 22:39).
This man made a selfish decision to tear down his small barn and to build a bigger one that would store his wealth for many years. He thought to himself that by doing this he would eat, drink and be merry for many years, but he forgot one thing.
Yes, he forgot to seek God's intervention and guidance in his plans and emulate King David who asked God to order his steps in His words and let not iniquity have dominion over him (Psalm 119:133).
He forgot to listen for God's instructions about how to proceed according to Isaiah 30:21 which says, "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee saying, 'This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand and when ye turn to the left'."
We own and control nothing in life. God grants us the privilege of life and comfort, and so I encourage you to share your blessings with each other, especially those who are needy.
Don't be like the rich fools who store up treasures on earth and not riches towards God. Luke 12:21
Remember my friends to: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding, in all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path (see Proverbs 3:5-6).
I also must encourage you to live each day as if it is your last. Giving God all the glory, honour and praise. Live according to the will and ways of our Heavenly Father; be faithful and true in all things. Seek the Almighty God in all your plans (this is wisdom) and let God order your steps.
If you fail to do the right thing, your soul will be lost, because we know not the hour of the second advent. In Matthew 24:36 Jesus declares, "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the Angels of Heaven, but my Father only."
Becareful that you will not be accused by God, who will say to you as He said to the rich fool according to Luke 12:20, "Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided."
In the end you will lose because you didn't allow God to direct your path and all your earthly treasures will be given to the needy anyways (as God always provides for us all). So let God be your guide and love your neighbours as yourself.
DONT BE A RICH FOOL.
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