And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.
And you say in your heart, 'My own power and the strength of my hand have gotten me all this wealth.'
The writer is warning against the prideful attitude of thinking our own abilities and hard work alone are responsible for our success and prosperity.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a farewell address to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after forty years of wandering in the wilderness following their exodus from Egypt. He warns them against the danger of becoming self-reliant and forgetting God's role in their provision once they experience abundance and wealth in the new land. This reflects the cultural context of ancient Near Eastern societies, where people often attributed success to personal strength rather than divine favor.
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