gold, silver and all types of precious ores that are plentiful in this land of promise, given to you and your descendants.
God has smiled upon you most pleasingly, and by His providence you have obtained many riches.
Because some of you have obtained more than others you have become lifted up in the pride of your hearts. You lift your heads high because of your expensive clothing, and you criticize others, thinking you are better than they.
Now, do you think God justifies you in doing this? No, He condemns you. And if you continue to do this, His judgments must quickly come upon you.
I wish He would show you how He can level you to the dust with just one glance of His eyes! I wish His Spirit would take the desire to sin away from you so you would listen to His commands and not let the pride of your hearts destroy your souls!
You should know all your brothers and sisters’ needs as you do your own, and be generous with your things. So generous that you all become equally rich.
But before you seek riches, seek God's kingdom. After you have obtained a hope in Christ you will have riches, if you want them to do good--to buy food and clothing for those in need, to liberate those in debt, and to give relief to the sick and afflicted.
