Rich Toward God
In Luke 12, Jesus tells a parable about a wealthy man whose fields produced abundantly. Instead of sharing his surplus, he planned to tear down his barns and build bigger ones to store everything for himself. He could live comfortably for years on what he had accumulated — eating, drinking, taking life easy. The problem wasn’t the man’s wealth. It was what he chose to do with it. His focus was on himself: “my crops,” “my barns,” “my goods.” This rich man didn’t choose to share with those in need or be generous toward God. He believed he could secure his future through accumulation, mistaking material abundance for true security. The parable exposes a deeper foolishness: treating the soul as if it can be satisfied with possessions. Unfortunately, death came suddenly, proving that spiritual needs can never be fully satisfied by things that provide physical comfort. True security isn’t found in “bigger barns” but in trusting God and living with open hands toward others.
