Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

The Case of the Covetous Man

How does God regard the covetous man? BR-ASI9 438.1

“The wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.” Psalm 10:3. (See Exodus 18:21.) BR-ASI9 438.2

What warning did Christ give against covetousness? BR-ASI9 438.3

“Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” Luke 12:15. BR-ASI9 438.4

How, in the parable, did God regard the selfish rich man? BR-ASI9 438.5

“But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?” Luke 12:20. BR-ASI9 438.6

What application does Christ make of this parable? BR-ASI9 438.7

“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” Luke 12:21. (See 1 Timothy 6:7.) BR-ASI9 438.8