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The Danger of Prosperity

By Filings on Fri, 06/20/25
Christian Living
Affluence
Trusting God
Humility

“There is a danger to be avoided in prosperity. When we are comfortable, we forget God and wrongly ascribe the blessings we enjoy as arising from ourselves… . Furthermore, when we are comfortable with our circumstances, we inevitably desire greater comfort.” - P&D

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