Jesus is interrupted by a man demanding his inheritance rights. Rather than engaging with him in this familial squabble Jesus warns him & us of the dangers inheritance & wealth can pose to our hearts. He develops his teaching with the parable of the rich fool – a man who forgets God and his neighbour; forgets the two great commandments. The farmer has many plans for ease and prosperity but sadly for him finds that very night his life is required of him. There’s much to learn and consider for our own lives as we look to grow as worshippers and find out what it means to be rich toward God.
