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16 And he spoke a similitude to them, saying: The land of a certain rich man brought forth plenty of fruits.

17 And he thought within himself, saying: What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

18 And he said: This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and will build greater; and into them will I gather all things that are grown to me, and my goods.

19 And I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years take thy rest; eat, drink, make good cheer.

20 But God said to him: Thou fool, this night do they require thy soul of thee: and whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?

21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.

Luke 12: 16-21

 

 

Of course a short life can be a very good life in the eyes of God, and in His eyes a long life can be a dismal failure.  All we can do is to attempt to lead a good life each day, and treat each one as if we may be called to account for our lives that day, for eventually that day comes for us all.

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MarkM
MarkM
Wednesday, February 18, AD 2026 3:17pm

Acutely aware since passing three score an ten.

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