Luke 12:19 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And I'll tell myself, 'You've got enough stuff stored up to last for years and years. Time to kick back, eat good food, drink what you want, and just enjoy life.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes we think having enough stuff means we can finally relax and live it up.

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