Luke 12:19-20

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Luke 12:19-20

19Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
20But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’
— Luke 12:19-20

Related Resources from Heartlight

Article by Tom Norvell

So when the storm hits, are you ready? Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Continuing his warning against greed, Jesus] told them a story: "A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, 'What..."

Devo: Spiritual Warfare

"But God said to him, 'You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?' Yes, a person is a fool to store up..."

Article by Tim Archer

Is that me among the death notices? I need to think about dying. Not in a scared way, nor some kind of morbid obsession. I need to remember that death is coming… and it's not the end. I need to prepare for my real retirement, the one that will last forever. All of the "busyness" that surrou

Article by Russ Lawson

How much do you really need? What we have is not what determines how rich we are and our job is just a means to an end, not the real goal or end.

Article by Alan Smith

Can obsession claim you body and soul? We can get so caught up in wanting more that we kill ourselves.

Devo: A Year with Jesus

"Dear Precious One, Yesterday, I spoke to you about fear. Today I want to talk to you about worry and sins that lie behind so many of your worries:..."

Article by Patrick D. Odum

How many tepees is enough? We know who won't get our stuff when we die, and storing it in bigger or more tepees won't help!

Article by Russ Lawson

So how is your retirement plan? Russ Lawson reminds us that what we pursue for security and to help us live longer really determines the quality of our lives in our older years, and God must be the center of all of that.

Article by Russ Lawson

Is your life stuck at the light? A car stuck at a light reminds

Article by Phil Ware

So what are we supposed to do about such days as this? Phil Ware shares Scriptures pertaining to the IRS deadline for taxes and other issues related to money.

Article by Phil Ware

Our prayers often treat God as if he is the free Amazon delivery service for our every whim and want. Phil Ware with Andy Johnson remind us that our prayer is for the bread we need today, not the extravagance we want for ourselves.

Cross References for Luke 12:19-20

Cross References Provided by Open Bible

The Berean Standard Bible

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is a modern, clear, and faithful translation based on the best available Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Ideal for reading, study, and sharing, it entered the public domain in 2023. For more information, visit berean.bible.