The answer is: Rich fool

Luke 12:13-21

Ah yes, the parable of the Rich Fool! It brings us some important life lessons sprinkled with intriguing cultural context. In Luke 12:13-21, Jesus tells us about a successful farmer who amasses an abundance of good crops. Instead of sharing or thinking about others, he chooses to build bigger barns to store all his harvest, thus believing he can sit back, relax, and enjoy life: "Eat, drink, and be merry"—that goes his mindset!

Ironically, his life is taken abruptly, which reveals a rigged system of ideals around wealth and security. The farmer symbolizes many of us who might desperately chase material possessions, only to be reminded that life's treasures are more than surface-level wealth. This echoes Proverbs 23:4-5, which warns not to overexert ourselves to get rich; after all, it may vanish faster than we think!

Interestingly, this parable reflects the culture of the time, where agricultural dependence dictated one's fortunes. In the Greco-Roman world, self-made wealth was highly regarded, and here comes Jesus telling folks to be cautious about where they bank their hopes and identities—quite revolutionary for those who followed the easier path of oblivion. So next time you think of “eating, drinking, and being merry,” maybe pause and consider how fleeting, yet precious, life truly is!