But, God had other things in mind. The man's time had come to die. Sad to say, according to verse 21, the only treasure he had was material. He did not have the pleasure of knowing God. God was right in calling him a fool. Now someone else would enjoy what he had worked so hard to store up.
This man could have helped the poor of his day and still have had enough for himself, but he was greedy. This kind of attitude never pays. How is it with you? Has God blessed you financially? Do you have enough and some to spare? What are you doing? Are you helping those in need or are you hoarding it up in the bank? Be careful. Your time to die will also come and if things aren't right between you and God, where will you end up? Don't be like the rich man. Take warning!!!!