‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.

we know that you speak and teach what is right and are not influenced by what others think.

Lord God,
Give me power over the worldly possessions so I may surrender them to your glory. Do not allow my flawed desires to rule over me, help me to surrender my excuses and justifications to you.