Read Luke 12:13–34
"Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15 NIV
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It is a natural instinct
to want to add to our possessions. The reasons are many–including the desire for
security or just the pleasure of owning beautiful things. God does not condemn
financial planning; in fact he condemns those who neglect their
responsibilities. But this parable of the rich fool, as told by Jesus, is about
greed or excessive worry over money. No matter how much we own, we will one day leave it
all behind, through a natural disaster or the end of our earthly life. The important
issue is to be "rich toward God."
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Heavenly Father, Thank You
for all You have provided for our family. Forgive me when I worry about money,
for You have said, "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his
life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the
rest?" (12:25-26)
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"But God said to him,
'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will
get what you have prepared for yourself?' "This is how it will be with anyone
who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God." Luke 12:20-21
NIV
