Being rich is an enticing prospect. When I consider it, I often imagine it as "the freedom to do/buy/go what/where you want, without delay". But then the follo

Being rich is an enticing prospect. When I consider it, I often imagine it as "the freedom to do/buy/go what/where you want, without delay". But then the following warning comes to mind and I'm reminded to carefully scope the bounds and purposes of my worldly ambitions: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied ... But woe to you that are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you that are full now, for you shall hunger." (cf. Luke 6:20,21,24,25)