What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool? Why did Jesus often speak using parables instead of teaching more clearly?

How should a Christian view materialism? What does the Bible say about a person who is materialistic?

What does the Bible say about greed? Is money the problem, or is it only the love of money?

How we handle our earthly treasures reveals the state of our heart.

Speaker: Bonnie Sala | Series: Guidelines For Living Watch out!  Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.  Luke 12:15 How much stuff is enough?  Have you ever pondered the question in relation to your own li...

Promoting everything from beer to soap, advertisers entice you to buy their product by creating discontentment-if you just buy the fancy car, the elaborate entertainment center, and the designer outf...

"For the Christian, personal contentmentbeing satisfied with what God has given usis a vital aspect of personal holiness and integrity."

12 Jul 2007 ... Luke 12:15 ... He drew his security from his material goods and failed to be  rich toward God ... The good life cannot be found in things.

Jones Ndzi helps us think about how we can balance the reality of needing money while guarding ourselves against being mastered by it.

Answer: The Parable of the Rich Fool can be found in Luke 12:1321. The key to understanding this parable is in verse 15 (and later summarized in verse 21). ...

The Saddest Story Ever Told Luke 16:19-31 Dr. George Ragsdale, Pastor West Marion Baptist Church, Morriston/Ocala, Florida Weve all heard fantastic storie...