Prosperity and Dependence on God in Deuteronomy In Deuteronomy, Moses repeatedly warns the Israelites that prosperity carries spiritual and ethical dangers. Material abundance and success, while blessings from God, can tempt people into pride, self-reliance, and forgetfulness of God’s role in their lives. Moses emphasizes that prosperity should not erase … Continue reading Why does Moses stress that prosperity should not erase dependence on God?