DCLM Daily Manna Friday, July 1, 2022
TOPIC: Lesson From The Rich Fool
TEXT: LUKE 12:13-21
KEY VERSE
“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? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God”
(LUKE 12:20, 21).
DCLM Daily Manna Friday, July 1, 2022 OUTLINE
There is a mad rush in the world to acquire wealth, in the vain hope that the more riches one amasses, the happier one becomes. But while material wealth can bring a measure of comfort, it cannot guarantee anyone’s fulfilment in life. And worse still, the superficial satisfaction it affords can become an impediment to preparing for life after death.
This is the message the Lord Jesus Christ conveyed when someone asked Him to adjudicate in a dispute with his brother over the inheritance. While dismissing the man’s request, Jesus saw in it, an opportunity to underscore the right attitude towards the accumulation of wealth.
Jesus warned the man to guard against greed and covetousness. He illustrated this with the parable of a rich man who prospered greatly in his business. In his desire to amass more wealth, he concluded that he would enlarge his storehouse to accommodate more goods. He thought this would bring him a life of ease and merriment. But that night, God demanded his soul. He was only concerned with his comfort on earth but failed to consider the afterlife.
It is an utter delusion to assume that success is equated with the riches a person has amassed or his rising fame. True success or wealth is measured by the amount of treasures we lay up in heaven.
If God has blessed you with riches, you should first ensure that you establish a flourishing relationship with Him; then, use your wealth to assist other people. This is how to lay your treasure in heaven.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Paying no attention to life after death is disastrous.
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