Jesus: You’d better be on your guard against any type of greed, for a person’s life is not about having a lot of possessions.

16. A wealthy man owned some land that produced a huge harvest.

17. He often thought to himself, “I have a problem here. I don’t have anywhere to store all my crops. What should I do?

18. I know! I’ll tear down my small barns and build even bigger ones, and then I’ll have plenty of storage space for my grain and all my other goods.

19. Then I’ll be able to say to myself, ‘I have it made! I can relax and take it easy for years! So I’ll just sit back, eat, drink, and have a good time!’”

20. Then God interrupted the man’s conversation with himself. “Excuse Me, Mr. Brilliant, but your time has come. Tonight you will die. Now who will enjoy everything you’ve earned and saved?”

21. This is how it will be for people who accumulate huge assets for themselves but have no assets in relation to God.

(The Voice)

17. Every good gift bestowed, every perfect gift received comes to us from above, courtesy of the Father of lights.

(The Voice)

24. One shares liberally and yet gains even more,while another hoards more than is right and still has need.

25. A giving person will receive much in return,and someone who gives water will also receive the water he needs.

(The Voice)

19. Some people store up treasures in their homes here on earth. This is a shortsighted practice—don’t undertake it. Moths and rust will eat up any treasure you may store here. Thieves may break into your homes and steal your precious trinkets.

20. Instead, put up your treasures in heaven where moths do not attack, where rust does not corrode, and where thieves are barred at the door.

[The Voice]

6. Train up a child in the way he should go,And when he is old he will not depart from it.

[The Voice]

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