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I. THE RICH MAN'S POSSESSIONS.

II. HIS ANXIETIES. Riches and cares are inseparably wedded together.

III. His DETERMINATIONS.

1. He resolves on the means of accumulation.

2. He forms his arrangements without any reference to the providence of God.

3. He reckons on his riches as the joy and portion of his soul.

4. He confidently calculates on an extended existence.

IV. His SUDDEN AND FATAL ARRESTMENT.

1. Observe how he is disturbed by the voice of Deity. "God said" — either by some deep, unmistakable impression on his heart and conscience, or by some sudden infliction of disease.

2. Mark the sudden termination of his career.

3. The eternal ruin of his soul.

(J. Burns, D. D.)

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KJV: And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

WEB: He spoke a parable to them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth abundantly.