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The Spiritual Peril of Plenty
All commentators agree that material prosperity, while a blessing, carries a profound spiritual danger. The comfort of wealth can lead to a 'lifted up' heart—a pride that causes us to forget that God is the ultimate source of all our blessings. As Charles Spurgeon notes, God doesn't forbid prosperity, but He warns against letting it make us forget Him.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Spurgeon
On Deuteronomy 8:12–16
19th Century
Preacher
Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein; and when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy si…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 8:14
17th Century
Pastor
Then your heart be lifted up
As the heart is apt to be when riches increase; hence the advice in ([Reference 1 Timot…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 8:10–20
17th Century
Minister
Moses points to the duty of a prosperous condition. Let us always remember our Benefactor. In everything we must give thanks. Moses also arms us ag…