THE PARABLE OF THE FOOL RICH MAN
Bible Reference:
Luke 12: 16 - 21
Golden Verse :
"Seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall
be added to you." Luke 12:31
Lesson Aim:
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Better appreciation of the kingdom of God; understand that the important
thing is our life cannot be measured in terms of dollars and cents (the
net worth)
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Distinguish between the luxuries and necessities of life
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Pursue heavenly inheritance, not worldly wealth
Lesson Notes:
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The rich man was a fool because he was covetous (greedy).
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He forgot about the poor, the widows and the needy.
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He depended on his riches and on hoarding worldly wealth instead of seeking
the kingdom of God.
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Being greedy also hurts others; greed drives men to seek other people's
wealth.
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Worrying about the wealth and the abundance
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Contrast the rich man with the examples of the ravens and lilies (verses
22-31) to show the children that God provides and that we should trust
in Him.
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Finally, contrast between the treasures in heaven and those on earth.
Exercises:
Choose one thing that you like most and learn not to seek it
or hoard it.