1. Why did Jesus say Earth's treasures are 'uncertain'?
Matthew 6:19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
2. What did Jesus require of the wealthy young ruler who desired eternal life?
Luke 18:18-22 When Jesus heard this, He said to him, "you still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come follow me."
3. In Jesus' parable on the rich farmer, why did He call the man a "fool"?
Luke 12:16-20 And He told this parable: "The ground s of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. He thought to himself: "What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops" then he said 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger one and there I will store my surplus grain. And I'll say to myself , "you have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.' But God told him, "you fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?"
4. Whom did Paul instruct to counsel the 'rich in this world' to trust in the living God rather than their "uncertain riches?"