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Lessons Christians learn from the parable of the Rich Fool

Answer Text:
- That all what we have including ourselves belong to God.
- That material possession is not permanent and God can take them away at any time.
- People should not be preoccupied with what they will eat or drink or because God in heaven knows that they need these things.
- Jesus did not condemn wealth but warns that people should be cautious on how they utilize this wealth.
- Christians should not put all their energies and efforts into the acquisition of wealth.
- Christians should store their riches in heaven by using them to help the poor.
- The parable also teaches that material wealth can give fault security.
- Christians should give part of their wealth in alms. By doing so they are rendering service to God.