In spiritual and religious matters, prosperity and calm often breed pomp and ostentation. It is vital to remember that wealth is not a sign of God's judgment: mankind sees what is revealed in the material world, but God looks only at what is concealed in the heart. In time of prosperity, it is vital to retain humility and preserve goodness of the heart. Ornate religious displays devoid of true spirit are like gaudy, empty carriages rattling in the wind.
