There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy on mankind: a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all that he desires, yet God does not give him power to enjoy them, but a stranger enjoys them. This is vanity; it is a grievous evil.
(Ecclesiastes 6:1-2 ESVST)
There are those who have much, yet live in poverty. They are spiritually bankrupt, ethically challenged, and enslaved in the saddest possible way.
Imagine having it all but having nothing. There seems to be a game that must be played in convincing those around you that having it all fuels significance and security, when those who have it all are the most insignificant and insecure people group.
Those who have nothing can lose nothing. Those who have much can lose much. Therefore, those who have much are often more anxious, angry, and arrogant.
It is hard for a rich person to love God, for they are too busy loving what God has given them.
When one is entrusted with possessions and honor, one must understand that these things are given to him/her to be used to help others, not as provision for self-indulgent lifestyle.
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