Today's Devotion: Luke 12:15 (New International Version)
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."

This passage is part of the parable of the rich fool. Here is a man who thinks that he is going to be able to store up all his riches and does not realize that his life will be taken from him in a moment. The Bible instructs us to give faithfully. We should remember to do so.

Today's Comments: As one reads further on, he or she is instructed not to worry about what to eat or drink, but that God will provide. This is a passage often quoted by adherents to the Prosperity Gospel, but I think that what is being said here is that we should be content with what we have. Paul restates this in his Epistle to the Philippians (4:10-12). I think that is also what Luke means: accept what God gives us.