Bible moment
The Bible moment
In Luke 12:13–21, Jesus warns the crowd to guard against greed because life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. He tells about a rich man whose land produces an abundant harvest. The man plans to tear down his barns, build larger ones, store his grain and goods, and relax for many years. God calls him a fool because his life will be required that night, and his stored possessions cannot go with him. Jesus concludes that this is what happens to anyone who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God. The passage does not say that wealth or possessions are automatically sinful. It warns against making self-centered accumulation the highest value and forgetting God’s place in life.
Look closely
What children can notice
A symbolic concluding coloring page contrasts a small pile of self-kept treasure with open hands, grateful attention, and a simple upward focus toward God. Jesus may be shown teaching the conclusion, while the visual lesson highlights gratitude, generosity, and valuing people over possessions.
Talk together
Talk about it
- What did the rich man think would make his life secure?
- How can we show gratitude and generosity without making possessions most important?],
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this page after reading Luke 12:13–21. Invite children to notice the contrast between stored treasure and open, grateful attention toward God. Explain the man’s unexpected death gently and without graphic detail. Do not shame children for owning things or prescribe one specific way to become rich toward God. Encourage thoughtful discussion about gratitude, generosity, and valuing people.
Source note
From this passage
Luke 12:21 · The Rich Fool
A symbolic concluding coloring page contrasts a small pile of self-kept treasure with open hands, grateful attention, and a simple upward focus toward God. Jesus may be shown teaching the conclusion, while the visual lesson highlights gratitude, generosity, and valuing people over possessions.
