Guard Against Greed

God's Prophets Demand Justice
Amos Rails against Injustice


Rebuked for Selfishness

Luke 12:15-21  The Message

¹⁵ Speaking to the people, he went on, “Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot.”
^16-19 Then he told them this story: “The farm of a certain rich man produced a terrific crop. He talked to himself: ‘What can I do? My barn isn’t big enough for this harvest.’ Then he said, ‘Here’s what I’ll do: I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll gather in all my grain and goods, and I’ll say to myself, Self, you’ve done well! You’ve got it made and can now retire. Take it easy and have the time of your life!’
²⁰ “Just then God showed up and said, ‘Fool! Tonight you die. And your barnfull of goods—who gets it?’
²¹ “That’s what happens when you fill your barn with Self and not with God.”

For Reflection 

The farmer produced more than he needed.  But, greed displaced his thoughtfulness for those not quite as fortunate.  Without a second thought, he made arrangements to keep the over production for himself.  To top it off, he boasted to himself about what a great man he was.

That's the way it is, isn't it?  Good times are not necessarily God times! 

Pray

that you fill your barn with selflessness.  Pray that you will be able to share with those in need.  Pray for God times.