“What does the rich man do, surrounded by a great supply of many blessings beyond all numbering? He does not raise his eyes to God. He does not count it worth his while to gain for his soul those treasures that are above in heaven. He does not cherish love for the poor. He does not even desire the value it gains. He does not sympathize with suffering. It neither gives him pain nor awakens his pity. Still more irrationally, he settles himself into a comfortable pattern of life, and pretends that he owns his life. He says, ‘I will say to myself, Self, you have goods laid up for many years. Eat, drink and enjoy yourself.’ Then it is said, ‘O rich man, you have storehouses to receive your fruits, but where will you find time to receive your own soul? By the decree of God, your life is shortened.’ God said: ‘You fool, this night will require of you your soul. Who will then own all these things that you have prepared for yourself?”
Cyril of Alexandria (376-444), Commentary on Luke, Homily 89; Luke 12:16-20.