Luke 12:19

“And I will say to my soul, etc.] Himself, (see <194918>Psalm 49:18) or to his sensual appetite, which he sought to indulge and gratify, for he was wholly a sensual and carnal man: soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years: he foolishly promises himself a long life, when no man can boast of tomorrow, or knows what a day will bring forth; or can assure himself he shall live a day, an hour, or moment longer: and he also depended upon the safety of his goods, thus laid up; whereas his barns might be consumed by fire at once, or his goods be devoured by vermin, or plundered by thieves, and by various ways taken out of his hands; for riches are uncertain things, and make themselves wings…”

“Much goods - Much property. Enough to last a long while, so that there is no need of anxiety or labor. Take thine ease - Be free from care about the future. Have no anxiety about coming to want. Eat, drink, and be merry - This was just the doctrine of the ancient Epicureans and atheists, and it is, alas! too often the doctrine of those who are rich. They think that all that is valuable in life is to eat, and drink, and be cheerful or merry. Hence, their chief anxiety is to obtain the “delicacies of the season “ - the luxuries of the world; to secure the productions of every clime at any expense, and to be distinguished for splendid repasts and a magnificent style of living. What a portion is…”

“12:19-20 My friend: Literally Soul. The man was speaking to himself. • You fool! In Scripture, a fool is not someone with a low intelligence, but one who dishonors and disobeys God (Ps 14:1-5). • You will die (literally Your soul will be demanded from you): The man was satisfied with his soul, but God was not.”

“Soul: Deu 6:11, Deu 6:12, Deu 8:12-14; Job 31:24, Job 31:25; Psa 49:5-13, Psa 49:18, Psa 52:5-7, Psa 62:10; Pro 18:11, Pro 23:5; Isa 5:8; Hos 12:8; Hab 1:16; Mat 6:19-21; Ti1 6:17; Jam 5:1-3 for: Job 14:1; Pro 27:1; Jam 4:13-15 take: Luk 16:19, Luk 21:34; Job 21:11-13; Ecc 11:9; Isa 5:11, Isa 22:13; Amo 6:3-6; Co1 15:32; Phi 3:19; Ti1 5:6; Ti2 3:4; Jam 5:5; Pe1 4:3; Rev 18:7 Luke 12:20”