Luke 12:17

“And, he thought within himself, etc.] And foolish thoughts they were; he did not think of God, or that there was one, and much less that he was the author, of all his outward prosperity and plenty; and was still further off of thinking of returning thanks to God for it: or of asking counsel of him, what he should do with it; but he consults himself only, and thought only within, and for himself; and not at all of his poor neighbours, or for the good of others; nor did he think even of his own soul, but altogether about his worldly substance: saying, what shall I do? he does not say what shall I do for God? for his interest service, and glory? for the poor, the hungry, and thirsty, and naked?…”

“He thought within himself - He reasoned or inquired. He was anxious and perplexed. Riches increase thought and perplexity. Indeed, this is almost their only effect - to engross the thoughts and steal the heart away from better things, in order to take care of the useless wealth. No room - Everything was full. To bestow - To place, to hoard, to collect. My fruits - Our word “fruits” is not applied to “grain;” but the Greek word is applied to all the produce of the earth - not only “fruit,” but also grain. This is likewise the old meaning of the English word, especially in the plural number. return to 'Top of Page'”

“What shall I do? - The very language of want! Do? Why, lay up treasure in heaven. Luke 12:20”

“What: Luk 12:22, Luk 12:29, Luk 10:25, Luk 16:3; Act 2:37, Act 16:30 shall: Luk 12:33, Luk 3:11, Luk 11:41, Luk 14:13, Luk 14:14, Luk 16:9, Luk 18:22, Luk 19:17; Ecc 11:2; Isa 58:7; Mat 5:42; Rom 12:13; Co2 9:6-15; Ti1 6:17; Jo1 3:16 Luke 12:18”