5. What application of this parable did the Saviour make?
“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” Verse 21.
6. What does Paul call covetousness?
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” Col. 3:5.
Note.—“Do not wade far out into the dangerous sea of this world's comfort. Take the good that God provides you, but say of it, ‘It passeth away;’ for indeed it is but a temporary supply for a temporary need. Never suffer your goods to become your god.”—Spurgeon.
7. What do these sins bring upon mankind?
“For which things' sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.” Verse 6.
8. What double service did Christ say is impossible?
“Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Luke 16:13.
9. Of what sin were the Pharisees guilty?