Reflections

There is a difference between natural wisdom and godly wisdom. We can become rich because of natural wisdom. But natural wisdom can lead us down the path of pride, where we may begin to think too highly of ourselves.

Proverbs 28:11 (NIV) 11 A rich man may be wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has discernment sees through him.

A poor man with discernment sees an arrogant man, not a wise man. One danger of having built our wealth is that we may begin to think too highly of ourselves. I am not saying only the wealthy face this problem. Many other people can become proud. But for the rich, this is a particularly strong danger.