Don't be a rich fool
11/27/07 05:29 PM Filed in: Daily
Devotionals | In Our
Fathers Hands
The following
devotional was taken from
"In Our Father's
Hands" and written by Tyrel
Hatfield.
May 1
Daily Bible Reading Judges 6-7; Luke 12:13-34
Don’t be a rich fool
Devotional Text: Luke 12:13-21
“Hey, you’re not sharing!” “Not fair! You have more than me!” “Why does he get a bigger piece?” “One for you, two for me! Mom! Tell her to be fair!” Does this sound familiar? I’m almost positive that where there is a house with two or more children, these words will be said, if not yelled! Not to worry, kids. This lesson is not just for you, but for us all. In fact this fight is almost as old as time itself, dating back to the days of Abram and Lot (Genesis 13:5-9). Jesus also addressed this problem in Luke chapter 12. Before thousands of people, this request was asked of Jesus. “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me” (Luke 12:13b). Now, what would the easy response have been? “Hey! You better start sharing with your brother or there will be no dinner for you tonight, young man!” Jesus could have easily called the shots, but he chose that moment to teach us all an important lesson: “a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15b). Simply put, stop worrying about worldly things and start focusing on heavenly things! Don’t be a rich fool!
The Bible tells us, “The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever” (1 John 2:17). We spend so much time here on earth chasing possessions, and for what? To find that the very thing we’ve been longing for is outdated or broken six months later. The fact is, the things of this world DO NOT LAST (Matthew 6:19-20). Now, is it wrong to own things, save for them, or even have a wish list of things we do not have? No, but those things mustn’t control our lives, either. God must always control our lives. That is not an option. Be obedient to His will - focus on heavenly things.
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).
Daily Bible Reading Judges 6-7; Luke 12:13-34
Don’t be a rich fool
Devotional Text: Luke 12:13-21
“Hey, you’re not sharing!” “Not fair! You have more than me!” “Why does he get a bigger piece?” “One for you, two for me! Mom! Tell her to be fair!” Does this sound familiar? I’m almost positive that where there is a house with two or more children, these words will be said, if not yelled! Not to worry, kids. This lesson is not just for you, but for us all. In fact this fight is almost as old as time itself, dating back to the days of Abram and Lot (Genesis 13:5-9). Jesus also addressed this problem in Luke chapter 12. Before thousands of people, this request was asked of Jesus. “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me” (Luke 12:13b). Now, what would the easy response have been? “Hey! You better start sharing with your brother or there will be no dinner for you tonight, young man!” Jesus could have easily called the shots, but he chose that moment to teach us all an important lesson: “a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15b). Simply put, stop worrying about worldly things and start focusing on heavenly things! Don’t be a rich fool!
The Bible tells us, “The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever” (1 John 2:17). We spend so much time here on earth chasing possessions, and for what? To find that the very thing we’ve been longing for is outdated or broken six months later. The fact is, the things of this world DO NOT LAST (Matthew 6:19-20). Now, is it wrong to own things, save for them, or even have a wish list of things we do not have? No, but those things mustn’t control our lives, either. God must always control our lives. That is not an option. Be obedient to His will - focus on heavenly things.
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).
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