The old testament scriptures seem to talk a lot about temporal blessings, and I was conversing with this wise man I knew and we came up with the idea that back then, temporally being well off means something different than now. Back then, having a roof over your head, plenty to eat and your family around you was seen as being well off. Now-a-days, people seem to have a different definition of being temporally well off - so maybe that is why later scriptures focus more about seeking the kingdom of God and such.
In the end, I think the scripture that sums up what it means to have "abundant life" is from Psalms 144:15:
15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.
That is what it really is all about. Finding real happiness, and you can have that type of happiness in a nice house or a hut as long as your focus is on God. Happiness is the best blessing of all.
I really appreciate your insights.
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