Prosperity is never neutral. It magnifies what is already within.
Wealth and power are dangerous gifts. They don’t transform a man’s heart, they reveal it.
We could say that the outer garment only shines if the heart is pure. If not, the ornament becomes corruption.
So prosperity is a kind of trial, not a destination. It asks whether the virtues have been planted early (courage, humility, charity) so that when success comes, those seeds can grow.
Without them, prosperity risks becoming a mirror that blinds.
Yes, so true. Material wealth does not make a person into better human being, it is the effort we make on ourselves to improve our character and wisdom. If a person is of high character and wisdom, he will not be corrupted by prosperity. He will remain humble and continue to be kind to others.
Thank you for the wise gifts.
Very interesting piece!
Great piece.
Prosperity is never neutral. It magnifies what is already within.
Wealth and power are dangerous gifts. They don’t transform a man’s heart, they reveal it.
We could say that the outer garment only shines if the heart is pure. If not, the ornament becomes corruption.
So prosperity is a kind of trial, not a destination. It asks whether the virtues have been planted early (courage, humility, charity) so that when success comes, those seeds can grow.
Without them, prosperity risks becoming a mirror that blinds.
Yes, so true. Material wealth does not make a person into better human being, it is the effort we make on ourselves to improve our character and wisdom. If a person is of high character and wisdom, he will not be corrupted by prosperity. He will remain humble and continue to be kind to others.