Luke 12:13-34

I. The rich fool thought only of himself

A. Selfishness shown in “aggressive pronouns” (Luke 12:16-19)
B. Opportunities to share (Acts 2:44-45; 5:1-4; 2 Cor. 8:1-5, 12)

II. The rich fool thought only of this life

A. Success measured by materialistic standards (Luke 12:19)
B. “But God said…” (Luke 12:20; James 4:13-17; Galatians 6:10)
C. Are we more concerned with the temporary or the eternal? (Luke 12:21; 12:4-5)

III. God cares for us

A. We are valuable to Him (Luke 12:6-7; John 3:16-17; 1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9)
B. Warning against anxiety (Luke 12:22-34; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; Colossians 3:1-3)