Rich Toward God: The Parable of the Rich Fool
When Jesus was asked to settle a family inheritance dispute, he gave a confronting warning about greed and self-reliance—and then told a story that still pierces hearts today. In this episode, Rohan and Adrian unpack the Parable of the Rich Fool, exploring how greed can creep in unnoticed and why being “rich toward God” is the only treasure that truly lasts.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ Why Jesus refused to act as a judge over a family dispute
✅ The cultural context of rabbis settling legal matters in Jesus’ day
✅ The deeper danger of greed masked as justice or fairness
✅ What it means to be “rich toward God” instead of trusting in wealth
✅ How misplaced trust in work and wealth undermines faith
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – A family inheritance dispute and Jesus’ surprising response
01:30 – Jesus’ cultural context and the authority of rabbis
03:00 – The real issue: greed, not justice
05:45 – Jesus’ parable of the rich fool and its spiritual implications
08:00 – The danger of trusting wealth, work, and self-sufficiency
12:00 – Leaky containers vs eternal treasure: where is your trust?
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Are there areas in your life where self-reliance or the pursuit of comfort have replaced trust in God? What would it look like for you to be “rich toward God” this week?
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