WorksheetsThe Parable of the Rich Fool
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does Jesus warn against in Luke 12:13-15?
Ignoring the law
All kinds of greed
Being unkind
Being too generous
What did the rich man in the parable decide to do with his surplus grain?
Donate it
Leave it in the fields
Build bigger barns
Sell it immediately
What does God call the rich man in the parable?
Wise
Fool
Generous
Prudent
According to the parable, what is life not defined by?
Number of friends
An abundance of possessions
Professional success
Physical strength
What was the rich man's mistake according to the parable?
Ignoring his family
Not building enough barns
Storing up things for himself
Not working hard enough
What ultimately happens to the rich man's possessions in the parable?
He has no say in their distribution after his death
He donates them
They are lost in a fire
They are stolen
What does Jesus initially refuse to do when approached by someone in the crowd?
Divide an inheritance
Heal a sick person
Feed the hungry
Preach to the crowd
What lesson can be learned from the rich man's decision to build bigger barns?
Planning for the future is wise
Material wealth can lead to spiritual neglect
It is important to share with others
Hard work is always rewarded
How does Jesus describe the pursuit of wealth in the parables?
As a necessary evil
As a wise strategy
As a potential distraction from spiritual growth
As a commendable goal
What does the parable suggest about the fate of those who store up wealth for themselves?
They will be honored by society
They will live a life of luxury
They may face unexpected consequences
They will achieve eternal happiness
