Lesson13-Blueprint for Success II. Religious Background -BiblicalTeachings About wealth God gives the ability to get wealth-Because many of us are physically and mentally capable of earning a living, we may be drawn to think that our abilities, diligence, and hard work have gotten us wealth, While we must not undermine human effort in the equation of wealth, we must always remember that God gives us the abilities we have to earn a living(Deuteronomy 8: 18). The picture of someone in a wheelchair or a hospital bed should be a reminder that god is in control of our a bilities and inabilities W BT E To be continued on the next page.Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E God gives the ability to get wealth—Because many of us are physically and mentally capable of earning a living, we may be drawn to think that our abilities, diligence, and hard work have gotten us wealth. While we must not undermine human effort in the equation of wealth, we must always remember that God gives us the abilities we have to earn a living (Deuteronomy 8:18). The picture of someone in a wheelchair or a hospital bed should be a reminder that God is in control of our abilities and inabilities. II. Religious Background To be continued on the next page. —Biblical Teachings About Wealth