Luke 12 - Life is not measured

We can't take wealth with us after death, so where should it go?

Yet again we find a tension between "responsible financial planning" (ie saving for retirement) and "good spiritual stewardship" (ie living generously without worry for tomorrow). In Luke 12 Jesus tells a parable about a rich fool, who stored up the proceeds of a fantastic harvest only to die before enjoying any benefits. In a society like Australia where superannuation (retirement savings) is required of every employer, hopefully it is indeed possible to "have a rich relationship with God" despite storing up earthly wealth!