Is poverty a better teacher than prosperity?

You know what! It is in my opinion. You learn more from being poor because you go through more in life and sometimes it's even more fun too. Being rich isn't just about money, not all rich people are really rich. They may be rich in money but they never spend time with their families. Poor people are rich in love and sometimes family or friends. You are never poor when you have someone to love on or someone to love you.

The inhabitants of wealthy nations have certain disadvantages. Whereas those in poor countries may suffer from a lack of food, those living in abundance have little no real spiritual guidance and most are unhappy.
Facts prove that both worlds, rich and poor, although having certain positive aspects, also have their downsides. Whereas the world of the poor may be overly simple, the world of the rich can be overly complex. How beneficial it would be if these two worlds could learn from each other! But is it realistic to think that such a perfect balance can ever be achieved?
The Bible teaches that real happiness depends, not on one’s economic situation, but on one’s spiritual well-being and relationship with the Creator
Over eight million people from all nations can attest to simplifying their lives by being rich towards the Creator. He promise a future not only of prosperity but sickness will be eliminated and everlasting life on a Paradise earth Revelation: 21:4 - John 17:3
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