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What does it mean?
God alone has the power to truly enrich or impoverish people.
In plain terms
Only God can make people rich or poor in true sense.
What can you take from it?
True wealth comes from God.

Where it applies

  • financial stress
  • spiritual reflection
  • giving

Putting it to work

  • trust provision
  • practice humility
  • share resources

Questions to consider

  • What is true wealth?
  • Who provides for you?

Another view

Material wealth often depends on systemic factors.

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