But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. (James 1:10)
Holy Father,
Pride in humiliation is not a natural response. Nor is the idea of the rich being humiliated a natural expectation. But James makes it clear that the humiliation of the rich actually comes from the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, that wealth is meaningless because we are here today and gone tomorrow and our wealth won't buy us love or contentment, nor will it add significantly to our lifespan (by significantly, I mean as compared to the full span of time. What is 10 years when compared to the span of history).
Basically you, through these writers, are saying that wealth is a joke. And indeed it is for its own sake. I pray that these children come to deeply understand this principle and if they are financially successful, that they will keep this perspective well in their minds.
Amen
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