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What the Bible says about Eat, Drink, and be Merry

(From Forerunner Commentary)

Luke 6:24

The consolation of the rich is the temporary pleasure they get from acquiring material wealth. This is the only consolation they receive, and it is temporary in every way. How far short of the real prize, eternal life, have they come? There is no comparison. In the Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus teaches:

"And I [the rich man] will say to my soul, 'Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.'" But God said to him, "You fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?" So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. (Luke 12:19-21)

Martin G. Collins
Barnabas: Son of Encouragement and Consolation

Related Topics: Eternal Life | Parable of the Rich Fool


 

 

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