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'''The parable of the rich fool''' is told only in the [[Gospel of Luke]], at {{bibleref|Luke|12|16-21}} | '''The parable of the rich fool''' is told only in the [[Gospel of Luke]], at {{bibleref|Luke|12|16-21}} | ||
| − | The rich fool failed to recognize that his wealth was [[infinity|infinite]] compared with the time he had left in this world. Rather than hoard is wealth further with no gain to himself, he should have used it to help others and thereby gain | + | The rich fool failed to recognize that his wealth was [[infinity|infinite]] compared with the little time he had left in this world. Rather than hoard is wealth further with no gain to himself, he should have used it in his final moments to help others and thereby gain favor with [[God]]. |
[[category:Bible]] | [[category:Bible]] | ||
[[category:Biblical Parables]] | [[category:Biblical Parables]] | ||
Revision as of 05:48, October 23, 2023
The parable of the rich fool is told only in the Gospel of Luke, at Luke 12:16-21
The rich fool failed to recognize that his wealth was infinite compared with the little time he had left in this world. Rather than hoard is wealth further with no gain to himself, he should have used it in his final moments to help others and thereby gain favor with God.