The Fool on the Hill: Understanding Greed in Luke 12:13-21

Delve into the biblical narrative of Luke 12:13-21 to uncover the consequences of greed through the story of the rich man who prioritized material wealth over spiritual values. Reflect on the warning against covetousness and the parable that illustrates the fleeting nature of earthly possessions. Understand why greed is deemed a fool's game and the importance of seeking fulfillment beyond material accumulation.

• Greed
• Biblical narrative
• Luke 12:13-21
• Spiritual values
• Warning

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1. Message 45: The Fool on the Hill: Luke 12:13-21

2. Focus question What is greed and why is it a fool s game?

3. 1. The out of context 1. The out of context demand demand. .

4. Luke 12:13-14 Someone in the crowd said to him, Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me. But he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?

5. 2. The 2. The warning. warning.

6. Luke 12:15 And he said to them, Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.

7. 3. Once upon a time. . . there was 3. Once upon a time. . . there was a a fool. fool.

8. Luke 12:16-20 And he told them a parable, saying, The land of a rich man produced plentifully, 17 himself, What shall I do, for I have nowhere to store my crops? 17and he thought to

9. Luke 12:16-20 18 18And he said, I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. 19 Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry. 19And I will say to my soul,

10. Luke 12:16-20 20 20But God said to him, Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?

15. 4. The 4. The point point of the parable. of the parable.

16. Luke 12:21 So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.

17. Application question What plans have you made to be rich toward God with your wealth?