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Poor, rich, weak, strong, the diversity in Christ's body is important. And not one is loved less/more, blessed less/more. If anything, I tend to see that the more one has, the more responsibility comes with it. It is all God's and we are just stewards of what He has allowed us to steward. And I know I am only capable of stewarding so much responsibility. With any resource God gives, it's always a matter of how can I best utilize it for His glory. How can I use this wealth, this position, this oversight.. It can be pretty draining, thus "wealth isn't always a blessing" is definitely true. Add on top of all the responsibility, the fact that it makes it all that more easier to forget who actually owns it and be thankful and accountable to Him. Sometimes people only see it from one side. The worlds eyes of, if I only had this or if I didn't have that problem.. The grass must be greener. Well, if it isn't this or that then it would be something else. So definitely God's point is to be thankful for what we have. And learn to use what we have for His purposes, because the more you have the more work you're given. So be thankful that God has kept your load light, or giving you the privilege to work overtime. It's all for HIM!

I don't think it should weigh you down Katie. I think the reason for those verses is the temptation of not needing God when we have plenty. But, God is able to prepare people's heart for wealth and to be able to handle it. It sounds, from your posts, like you do love and need the Lord. It sounds like you do serve Him with what He has blessed you with. Wealth isn't always a blessing. Just look at people who have no need of God because they have all they could ever want. But, I really don't think that is the case with everyone....they just recognize their need for Him in other ways.... There is nothing wrong with enjoying the good things God has given you.....seems to me you are someone who can handle it.