Thematic Bible: Prosperity frequently leads to

Ephraim said, “I have indeed become rich [and powerful as a nation];
I have found wealth for myself.
In all my labors they will not find in me
Any wickedness that would be sin.”

Verse Concepts

NeedExaggerationsMoney, Attitudes ToRich, TheRiches, Dangers OfSelf ConfidenceSelf Righteousness, Nature Of

SuperiorityRiches, Can Lead ToSelf DelusionArrogance, Characterizes The WickedPlea Of InnocenceWealthy People

As for me, in my prosperity I said,
“I shall never be moved.”

Verse Concepts

False ConfidenceSelf Respect

Self DelusionNot Moved

And he considered and debated within himself, What shall I do? I have no place [in which] to gather together my harvest. And he said, I will do this: I will pull down my storehouses and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain or produce and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have many good things laid up, [enough] for many years. Take your ease; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself merrily.