A RICH, SUCCESSFUL MAN WHO FAILED
Luke 12:13-21 (764)
Introduction
A.
This man was a rich, successful farmer. V16
This man was a rich, successful farmer. V161. His land produced a good crop and he decided what to do with it. V18
2. He had no problem making a quick decision which serves as an insight
into his heart.
3. That night God interrupted his plans by telling him he would die that very
night.
4. God asked him, “then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?
B. Let’s consider four reasons this rich, successful man failed.
I. Because he left ________ out of his life.
A. Out of his planning. Vv 17,17, 19-emphasis on self.
1. God had given him all that he needed to become successful. Examples:
B. Out of his success. V21
C. What about us? Attitude? Philosophy of life? John 6:38; Galatians 2:20
II. Because he left his _________ _______ out of his life. V18
A. What about us? James 2:14-16; James 1:27 (891)
III. Because he thought that_______________ possessions could satisfy. V19
A. What about us? Is this our attitude? Luke 12:13-15
B. Satisfaction is temporary and sort lived.
IV. Because he thought he had plenty of time to _________. V19
A. We don’t know the length of our lives. James 4:13-17 (893)
Conclusion
A. God called this successful farmer who was rich a fool. V20
B. We would be wise to learn these four principles: include God in our lives
(Romans 12:1-2), Help people in need (James 1:27), Don’t place emphasis
on materials that can’t satisfy (Luke 12:15) and obey God today (Mt. 6:33-34)
