 We lose. And it's true in every aspect of life. And that's what I want to talk about in this message. And I want you to turn, if you will, to the 12th chapter of Luke. And here is a parable that Jesus gave, and here is a principle that every person should take advantage of and remember carefully because it affects every single one of us. So beginning in this 13th verse of the 12th chapter, here's what the Scripture says.