Luke 12:20 · KJV

"But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

¹⁹And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

²⁰But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

²¹So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

²²And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

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Reflection Questions

How do you prioritize your material possessions versus your spiritual life?

What does it mean for you to be prepared for eternity?

When have you focused too much on earthly wealth?

Life Application

wealth

Reflect on your relationship with money and possessions. Consider ways to invest in eternal treasures rather than temporary ones.

spirituality

Evaluate how your daily choices reflect your priorities regarding faith and materialism.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus teaches about the folly of placing trust in material possessions over spiritual readiness, warning against greed.

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