The Parable of the Rich Fool
When it comes to wealth, Jesus looks at the heart—there are righteous and unrighteous rich, and righteous and unrighteous poor. In this parable, Jesus describes an unrighteous rich man, whom he calls a fool. The rich fool’s sin was not that he became wealthy, but that he worshiped his wealth instead of worshiping God with his wealth. If you aren’t content, you’ll covet, which is idol worship. You don’t need more wealth; you need more wisdom. Will you be foolish or faithful with what God gives you? Will you be rich toward God and others, or only think of yourself?