My Finances (Linton Hall Sermon)
May 31, 2026
Luke 12:13-21 CSB – Someone from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
14 Friend,” he said to him, “who appointed me a judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”
16 Then he told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18 I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19 Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’
20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’
21 “That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”
Luke 12:13 CSB – Someone from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.”
Luke 12:14 CSB – Friend,” he said to him, “who appointed me a judge or arbitrator over you?”
Luke 12:15 CSB – He then told them, “Watch out and be on guard against all greed, because one’s life is not in the abundance of his possessions.”
Joy in life is not determined by the abundance of your stuff.
Luke 12:16-21 CSB – Then he told them a parable: “A rich man’s land was very productive. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What should I do, since I don’t have anywhere to store my crops? 18 I will do this,’ he said. ‘I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones and store all my grain and my goods there. 19 Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’
20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’
21 “That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”
7 Symptoms of Money-Sickness:
1. Boasting 2. Worry 3. Money-Comfort 4. Stinginess
5. Overspending 6. Discontentment 7. Stockpiling.
Luke 12:19 CSB – Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’
Lessons from the Foolish Farmer
1. Wake Up to the Brevity of Life
2. Be Rich Toward God: Godliness with Contentment
3. Be Rich Toward God: Live Generosity Daily
