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Luke 12:33
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Luke 6:24
But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

Hosea 10:1
Israelis an empty vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto himself: according to the multitude of his fruit he hath increased the altars; according to the goodness of his land they have made goodly images.

rich.

Luke 16:11
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the trueriches?

2 Corinthians 6:10
As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, andyet possessing all things.

1 Timothy 6:18,19
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; …

who stores up treasure for himself
In the cultural context of the first century, wealth was often seen as a sign of God's favor. However, Jesus challenges this notion by highlighting the danger of self-centered accumulation. The phrase "stores up treasure" suggests hoarding or accumulating wealth without consideration for others or for God's kingdom. This echoes the teachings found inProverbs 11:28, which warns that those who trust in riches will fall.

but is not rich toward God.
Being "rich toward God" implies a life focused on spiritual wealth, characterized by faith, generosity, and a heart aligned with God's purposes. This contrasts with earthly riches, which are temporary and can lead to spiritual poverty. The concept is further supported byMatthew 6:19-21, where Jesus advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth. The phrase calls believers to evaluate their priorities and invest in eternal values, reflecting the teachings of Jesus on the kingdom of God.

– Jesus has just finished the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:16-20). The divine verdict on that man—“You fool! This very night your life will be demanded of you” (v. 20)—is the pattern being declared.

– The phrase points to certainty: what happened to the fool is the settled outcome for the same attitude in every age (cf.Hebrews 9:27;Galatians 6:7).

– It underscores God’s direct involvement; people may ignore Him in life, but He will not be ignored in judgment (Psalm 14:1;Revelation 20:12).

– The warning is universal. Wealth, culture, education, or position grant no exemption (Romans 2:11;Acts 10:34).

– It applies to:

• those who already possess abundance, and

• those merely dreaming of it (1 Timothy 6:9).

– “Anyone” extends to professing believers; Jesus is speaking to a crowd that includes His disciples (Luke 12:1). The standard is the same for all.

– “Stores up” pictures ongoing, deliberate accumulation with self as the sole beneficiary (compareMatthew 6:19, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth”).

– Warning signs:

• Constant pursuit of bigger barns—ever-expanding plans, yet no thought of God’s agenda (Proverbs 27:20).

• Security measured by bank accounts, portfolios, or possessions (Proverbs 11:28).

• Giving that is minimal, reluctant, or calculated only for tax benefit (2 Corinthians 9:6-7).

– Earthly treasure is always temporary: “When his soul departs, he will take nothing” (Psalm 49:17).

– Being “rich toward God” is the opposite of hoarding. It means:

• Treasuring God Himself above all (Matthew 6:21, “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”).

• Investing resources in ways that honor Him—generous giving, caring for the needy, supporting gospel work (1 Timothy 6:18-19).

• Living with eternity in view, confident that God “has prepared for them a city” (Hebrews 11:16).

– True riches include fellowship with Christ now and an imperishable inheritance later (James 2:5;1 Peter 1:4).

Luke 12:21 declares that the fate of the rich fool awaits every person who piles up wealth for self-gratification yet neglects a life of generosity, worship, and eternal perspective. Earthly riches without a rich relationship with God end in sudden loss; riches invested in Him endure forever.