Being a Disciple who Understands Stewardship- (The Parable of the Rich Fool)

Text: Luke 12: 15

Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-21

Introduction: On two recorded occasions, in the Bible, our Lord called a person a fool.

         I.  The occasion of the warning (Luke 12:16-21).       

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         II.  Jesus told a story to illustrate the truth (Luke 12:16-21).

              A.    Picture the man whom Jesus called a fool.  

              B.    Why did Jesus call him a fool?   

                             1. He forgot God.

                             2. He forgot his fellow men.

                             3. He was a spiritual pauper.

                             4. Death came. He went into eternity unprepared.

 

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25: 34-40