Comment by _fzslm
9 months ago
I think it's a little more like... Feed your neighbours, understanding the blessing of grain came only from God, and seeking to share and extend that blessing, rather than hoarding it away for self-preservation.
9 months ago
I think it's a little more like... Feed your neighbours, understanding the blessing of grain came only from God, and seeking to share and extend that blessing, rather than hoarding it away for self-preservation.
That may be what it means but I don't believe that's what it says?
> But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’
My only interpretation of that text is "you have planned for the future and understood delayed gratification, you fool!".
This is all about context though, the context is “a wealthy man”. This is a parable speaking against greed.
There’s a difference between having enough for yourself, which includes a healthy buffer, and excess beyond what you can ever need.
There are many biblical teachings about investing and looking after your future, this is a warning against excess.