Why The Rich Man Was Foolish Luke 12:13-21. Why The Rich Man Was Foolish He Forgot Others. (Luke 12:16-18) Interest was only in self. (Mt. 16:24-26) Interest.

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Why The Rich Man Was Foolish Luke 12:13-21

Why The Rich Man Was Foolish He Forgot Others. (Luke 12:16-18) Interest was only in self. (Mt. 16:24-26) Interest was only in self. (Mt. 16:24-26) Must love God. (Mt. 22:37) Must love God. (Mt. 22:37) Must love others. (Mt. 22:39; James 1:27; Gal. 1:1-10) Must love others. (Mt. 22:39; James 1:27; Gal. 1:1-10) The Judgment day will find many lost because they forgot to help others. (Mt. 25:41-43) The Judgment day will find many lost because they forgot to help others. (Mt. 25:41-43)

Why The Rich Man Was Foolish He Forgot The Source Of Real Joy. (Luke 12:16-17) The rich man thought he could find happiness in eating, drinking and indulging himself. (cf. Eccl. 2:3-11) The rich man thought he could find happiness in eating, drinking and indulging himself. (cf. Eccl. 2:3-11) Solomon tells of his search for happiness and fulfillment. (Book Of Ecclesiastes) Solomon tells of his search for happiness and fulfillment. (Book Of Ecclesiastes) Money can buy much but it cannot buy love, a clear conscience or true happiness. (Ps. 1:1-2; Mt. 5:11) Money can buy much but it cannot buy love, a clear conscience or true happiness. (Ps. 1:1-2; Mt. 5:11) The Eunuch found real happiness when he heard the gospel and obeyed. (Acts 8:39; cf. Acts 16:34) The Eunuch found real happiness when he heard the gospel and obeyed. (Acts 8:39; cf. Acts 16:34)

Why The Rich Man Was Foolish He Forgot His Soul. (Luke 12:18-19) The Rich man thought of life only in terms of material things. “grains & goods” The Rich man thought of life only in terms of material things. “grains & goods” Man may exchange it for material things. (Mt. 16:26; Mk. 10:24) Man may exchange it for material things. (Mt. 16:26; Mk. 10:24) The Bible warns of the danger of riches. (1 Tim. 6:9-10; 6:17-19) The Bible warns of the danger of riches. (1 Tim. 6:9-10; 6:17-19)

Why The Rich Man Was Foolish He Forgot About God. (cf. Ps. 111:10) The Bible teaches us to put the kingdom of God first and to love God above all others. (Mt. 6:33; 22:37; Mt. 10:37) The Bible teaches us to put the kingdom of God first and to love God above all others. (Mt. 6:33; 22:37; Mt. 10:37) Whatever our long range plans may be, let us remember that the biggest factor of all is God. (cf. Jer. 2:32; 3:21; 13:25; 23:27, 39-40) Whatever our long range plans may be, let us remember that the biggest factor of all is God. (cf. Jer. 2:32; 3:21; 13:25; 23:27, 39-40)

Why The Rich Man Was Foolish He Forgot About Death. “Many years,” VS. “This Day.” “Many years,” VS. “This Day.” Death is certain. (Heb. 9:27; Job 14:1; Eccl. 9:5) Death is certain. (Heb. 9:27; Job 14:1; Eccl. 9:5) Tomorrow may never be. (James 4:14; Ps. 90:9- 10; Amos 4:12) Tomorrow may never be. (James 4:14; Ps. 90:9- 10; Amos 4:12)

Why The Rich Man Was Foolish He Forgot About Judgment. (Mt. 25:31; cf. Acts 17:30-31) Judgment based upon… Judgment based upon… Our deeds … “the things done in the body.” 2 Cor. 5:l0. Our deeds … “the things done in the body.” 2 Cor. 5:l0. Our words... Mt. 12: Our words... Mt. 12: Even our secret things will be judged. Rom. 2:6-8 Even our secret things will be judged. Rom. 2:6-8

Why The Rich Man Was Foolish He Forgot About… Others Real Joy His Soul GodDeathJudgment This Rich man and all like him are LOST! (Luke 12:21)