Bible Question: I would like a reflection Luke 12: 16-34 |
Bible Answer: Greetings Novice14! Here is a bit of commentary on Luke 12:16-34... "Luke 12:16 16-19. a certain rich man, #Lu 12:20) (1) Because he deemed a life of secure and abundant earthly enjoyment the summit of human felicity. (2) Because, possessing the means of this, through prosperity in his calling, he flattered himself that he had a long lease of such enjoyment, and nothing to do but give himself up to it. Nothing else is laid to his charge. Luke 12:20 20, 21. this night, soul shall be required of thee" is put in opposition to his own treatment of it, "I will say to my soul, Soul," whose shall those things be, #Ps 39:6, "He heapeth up riches and knoweth not who shall gather them." Luke 12:21 21. So is he, and is not rich toward God--lives to amass and enjoy riches which terminate on self, but as to the riches of God's favor, which is life (#Ps 30:5), of "precious" faith (#2Pe 1:1; Jas 2:5), of good works (#1Ti 6:18), of wisdom which is better than rubies (#Pr 8:11) --lives and dies a beggar! Luke 12:22 22-31. (See on #Mt 6:25-33). Luke 12:25 25, 26. which of you, Luke 12:29 29. of doubtful, put off your balance Luke 12:33 33, 34. Sell, #Mt 6:19-21 (see on #Mt 6:19-21)." (1) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary on the Whole Bible |