Study on Greed and the Parable of the Rich Fool
Explore the teachings on greed through the parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12:13-21. Reflect on the seductive nature of greed, the correct attitude towards wealth, and lessons from biblical passages like 1 Timothy 6:9 and Hebrews 13:5. Engage in activities to understand how greed can distract us from God and Jesus.
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The parable of the Rich The parable of the Rich Fool Fool Luke 12:13 Luke 12:13- -21 A study about greed. A study about greed. 21
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Activity 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnvPnQbcny8 1. 1. How How is greed seductive is greed seductive? ? 2 2. Why is it easy to become greedy . Why is it easy to become greedy? ? 3 3. What is the correct attitude to have towards stuff . What is the correct attitude to have towards stuff and and wealth? wealth? 4. 4. What do 1 Tim6:9 and Hebrews 13:5 teach about greed? What do 1 Tim6:9 and Hebrews 13:5 teach about greed?
Activity 2 v 1-12 v 12-21 v 22-34 v35-48 v 49-53 v54-59 Guard against hypocrisy and greed. Do not fear death, be prepared to stand up for Jesus. Get your priorities right. Be prepared for the return of the king. Jesus teaches that our priority must be on doing God s will Jesus teaches that there will be a division between believers and non believers. Even within families. Different priorities! Judgement is coming. We need to recognize it and act accordingly so we are on the right side! A man asks Jesus to help him with a money problem. Jesus tells a parable about greed! Jesus teaches us not to rely on money but to have faith in him and His father in Heaven, who provides for those who follow Him. Jesus has just spoken about Getting priorities right and putting God first . Jesus has just spoken about Getting priorities right and putting God first . Then this man who clearly has not been listening asks . Then this man who clearly has not been listening asks .
Luke 12:13 Luke 12:13- -21 21 Activity 2 1. If you could ask Jesus anything, what would it be? 1. If you could ask Jesus anything, what would it be? 2. The man in the story has Jesus full attention and can ask 2. The man in the story has Jesus full attention and can ask Him anything at all, why does he ask Jesus to sort out his Him anything at all, why does he ask Jesus to sort out his financial issue? financial issue? 3. 3.Look a t Jesus response to the man Look a t Jesus response to the man Man, who appointed me me a judge or an arbiter between you? a judge or an arbiter between you? Watch out! Be on guard guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance abundance of possessions. of possessions. What does it reveal about What does it reveal about Jesus attitude attitude to money and greed to money and greed? ? 4. How does Greed distract us from God and Jesus? 4. How does Greed distract us from God and Jesus? Man, who appointed Watch out! Be on your your Jesus
Activity 3 What do you think of the What do you think of the parable s ending? parable s ending? Discuss your feelings and thoughts about it with Discuss your feelings and thoughts about it with the person next to you. Be prepared to feedback the person next to you. Be prepared to feedback ideas. ideas.
Activity 3 There are two key ideas There are two key ideas we need to see! we need to see! 1. 1. God is sovereign (He s in control) God is sovereign (He s in control) 2. When we make plans for our money we must When we make plans for our money we must remember God loves His people to be generous! remember God loves His people to be generous! 2.
For a few moments sit quietly and For a few moments sit quietly and think: think: How can I become less greedy? What are the How can I become less greedy? What are the ways we are greedy in life? ways we are greedy in life? How can I become more generous? How can I become more generous?
