43. Thou hast read how the Lord Jesus in the
Gospel speaks of that corn-dealer who was looking out for a high price,
whose possessions brought him in rich fruits, but who, as though still
in need, said: “What shall I do? I have no room where
to bestow my goods. I will pull down my barns and build
greater,” S. Luke xii. 17. though he could
not know whether in the following night his soul would not be demanded
of him. He knew not what to do, he seemed to be in doubt, just as
though he were in want of food. His barns could not take in the
year’s supply, and yet he thought he was in need.