Attachment to riches is a block in the Spiritual growth. "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Mt 6:21). The tenth commandment forbids avarice arising from a passion for riches and their attendant power. Envy is sadness at the sight of another's goods and the immoderate desire to have them for oneself. It is a capital sin. The baptized person combats envy through goodwill and abandonment to the Providence of God. Christ's faithful "have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires" (Gal 5:24). They are led by the Spirit. Detachment from riches is necessary for entering the Kingdom of Heaven. "Blessed are the poor in spirit." (Ref. CCC 2551-2556)
Prayer :
Lord God, may YOU be my Greatest Treasure. Having YOU in me, I am most wealthy. To live on this Earth, I do need earthly riches. And yet, attachment to YOU detaches me from the material riches. Clinging to YOU teaches me how to use those riches in the most appropriate way.
Lord God, may YOU be my Greatest Treasure. Having YOU in me, I am most wealthy. To live on this Earth, I do need earthly riches. And yet, attachment to YOU detaches me from the material riches. Clinging to YOU teaches me how to use those riches in the most appropriate way.
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