From James Allen to You 40

From poverty to power; or, the realization of prosperity and peace.
Part 2: The path to prosperity
The way out of undesirable conditions 19

The way to true riches is to enrich the soul
by the acquisition of virtue.
Outside of real heart-virtue
there is neither prosperity nor power,
but only the appearances of these.
I am aware
that men make money who have acquired no measure of virtue,
and have little desire to do so;
but such money does not constitute true riches,
and its possession is transitory and feverish.

Here is David’s testimony:
- For I was envious at the foolish
when I saw the prosperity of the wicked ...
Their eyes stand out with fatness;
they have more than heart could wish. -
Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain,
and washed my hands in innocence ...
When I thought to know this it was too painful for me;
until I went into the sanctuary of God,
then understood I their end.”

verily = in a completely honest way
wicked = morally wrong and bad