John Wesley wrote in his journal, "When I have money, I get rid of it quickly, lest it find a way into my heart." A good starting point for thinking about the parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12:31-21.

The man in the parable was not a fool because he was rich. Neither was he fool because in some way he had been dishonest. He was a fool because money had found a way into his heart. There was no room for God. No room for neighbour. Money. Bigger barns. An abundant crop. That was all he needed and his life was secure.

Or so he thought.

Not much has changed.