Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th March 2026 – Warning against Covetousness
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 14 March 2026 (Saturday)
Welcome to Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional today. As you read, study and meditate, may the Lord Almighty reveal His essence to you in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th March 2026 – Today’s Devotional
Topic: Warning against Covetousness
Opening Prayer
May the meditation of my heart be acceptable unto you, O Lord as I read from your word.
Bible Text
Luke 12:13-21
Meditation Question
►Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
►Q3: Is there any command for me to obey?
►Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 14th March 2026 – Outline
Jesus used this parable to address one of the greatest problems of modern man and its dangers; (Luke 12:13-15); the insatiable desire to have more and more things, money, wealth, cars, houses, power, position, pleasure, titles, etc. Jesus gave His verdict about such a lifestyle in Luke 12:14. He used this story, popularly called the Parable of the Rich Fool, to illustrate the danger inherent in greediness. Why did God call this man a fool (Luke 12:20-21)?
What can we learn from his mistakes?
i. He had a false sense of security. He thought that possession guarantees the security of his life and future (Luke 12:17-19).
ii. He had wrong desires. He made plans to settle down and enjoy his life without reference to God, the source of life and all blessings (Luke 12:19-20; cf. 1 Timothy 6:17).
iii. He was selfish. He had no plan to share his goods with others (Luke 12:17-18; cf. 1 Timothy 6:18-19).
Jesus is not against planning, saving or enjoying our wealth. His warning is against covetousness, selfishness and hedonism.
Read Luke 12:21 again. Can you say you are rich towards God? See Matthew 6:19-21 for what it means to be rich towards God.
What Next?
Make a deliberate plan of how you may use part of the wealth God gives you to assist the needy, the Scripture Union, and the Church.
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Lord, deliver me from the tendency for greed, and give me the grace to use my possessions, position and privileges for your purpose and glory.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 97:5
Prayer for the Week
Pray for missionaries all over the world, that God will renew his grace upon them as they continue to labour in their mission fields. Pray that they will continue to be fruitful. Pray against discouragement.
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