Wisdom calls aloud

Here are wise words.

Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good. In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. The crown of the wise is their riches,But the foolishness of fools is folly.

See Jesus' words in red below:

Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”

But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?” And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”

Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” ’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’

“So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

The "storing grain" parable, also known as the parable of the rich fool, illustrates the dangers of hoarding possessions and focusing solely on earthly riches, emphasizing the importance of spiritual wealth and generosity. The parable tells of a rich man who, after a bountiful harvest, decides to tear down his barns and build larger ones to store his surplus grain, intending to live comfortably and enjoy his wealth. However, God intervenes, reminding him that his life is uncertain and that he will die that very night, leaving his riches useless. The parable concludes with a warning that those who store up treasures for themselves, but are not rich toward God, will face a similar fate.

Key Elements of the Parable:

• The Rich Man's Plan: The rich man's plan to build larger barns reflects his desire to secure his future through material wealth.

• The Unforeseen Death: God's unexpected call to death highlights the impermanence of earthly possessions and the uncertainty of life.

• The Foolishness of the Rich Man: The parable labels the rich man as a "fool" for his lack of foresight and focus on material possessions instead of spiritual wealth.

• The Importance of Spiritual Wealth: The parable emphasizes the need to be rich toward God and to be generous with one's resources, rather than hoarding them.

  
  

Interpretations and Lessons:

• Don't be Greedy: The parable warns against covetousness and the pursuit of excessive wealth.

• Don't Rely on Material Possessions: It reminds us that material possessions are not a guarantee of a happy or secure life.

• Be Generous and Charitable: The parable encourages us to be generous with our resources and to share with those in need.

• Seek Spiritual Treasures: It emphasizes the importance of seeking treasures in heaven, which are eternal and cannot be taken away.

• Trust in God's Provision: The parable encourages faith in God's provision and a reliance on His grace, rather than on material possessions.

If you have not already inherited eternal life, please turn from sin and believe in the Name of Jesus!

Please be careful to ensure that you are faithfully attending a church that teaches through the Christian Scriptures, and remember it's a joy to be a servant in the likeness of Christ; He is the Only Begotten son of God. He is the only door to life, and the only way to have comfort and communion with the One and Only Living God.

Jesus is the Only True Messiah of Israel, and He loves you today!