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Prosperity and Pride Bring Disaster
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as it were, on a lofty peak and who are supposed to possess great
wisdom—these are in the greatest danger.
Pride feels no need, so it closes the heart against the infinite
blessings of Heaven. Those who aim at glorifying self will find
themselves completely lacking the grace of God, through whose
strength they may win the truest riches and the most satisfying joys.
But those who give all and do all for Christ will find the promise
fulfilled, “The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds
no sorrow with it.”
Proverbs 10:22
. The Savior banishes unrest and
unholy ambition from the heart, changing strife to love and unbelief
to confidence. When Jesus speaks to the heart, saying, “Follow Me,”
He breaks the spell of the world’s attraction. At the sound of His
voice, greed and ambition flee from the heart, and we arise, set free
to follow Him.
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