118th Post Jesus Said on Riches Con't. - Luke 12: 14- 15.

Luke 12: 14 - 15.
Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you? Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.
This passage takes place about halfway through Jesus' earthly ministry, Jesus starts chapter 12 of Luke warning about the leaven of the Pharisees, which was hypocrisy. A man in the crowd asks Jesus to settle his dispute over inheritance. Deuteronomy 21:17 but he shall acknowledge the firstborn, the son of the unloved, by giving him a double portion of all he has, for he is the firstfruits of his strength. The right of the firstborn are his. This man in asking Jesus, was not interested in a just decision, but one that favored him. He asked Jesus, because these types of disputes would be handled by the Rabbis. If the man was interested in a just decision, he would have gone to the Rabi of their synagogoue and would have asked him to make the decision. The Rabi would be in a better position to make a fair decision, because he would know the family and the assets that needed to be divided. The fact that this man asked Jesus, a rabi he just happened to meet, he thought maybe Jesus would rule in his favor. Jesus being God, knew the situation and knew this man's heart. That was why Jesus told him to beware of covetousness. What is covetouness? Wanting what is not ours. Jesus saw the truth and exposed it. We need to take a lesson from this, be very careful when we ask Jesus to judge us. He will on the Last Day, and when you ask him to judge, he will judge fairly and, will not be moved to give you a break. Just like in this story, the man thought he had Jesus at a disadvantage, but Jesus pointed out the truth correctly.