As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 NRSV
https://bible.com/bible/2016/1ti.6.17-19.NRSV
What does being haughty look like? Seeing ourselves as better than others because of what we possess. Maybe not seeing those who are less prosperous than ourselves.
And this future life?
“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side.
Luke 16:19-23 NRSV
https://bible.com/bible/2016/luk.16.19-23.NRSV
It’s a cautionary tale. We mustn’t lose sight of the God who is love, who wills our good. God loves each of us and we are sent out with a blessing to bless.
When we fail he restores us and he opens our eyes through his presence. We are each called to a better life, a way of being that we were always made for. And all creation calls out to us; what is made and what is within, calls us to do good. No one has any excuse. For me this is the point, the blessing is that all creation draws us to the good, if only we would listen.
There are times of trial and the good paths we enjoy may blind us to the good we might do. This is the danger of riches.
A daily practice of prayer alerts us to temptation, as our eyes are opened and we really see what is needful and we need not fear evil.
Alas for those who lie on beds of ivory, and lounge on their couches, and eat lambs from the flock, and calves from the stall; who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp, and like David improvise on instruments of music; who drink wine from bowls, and anoint themselves with the finest oils, but are not grieved over the ruin of Joseph!
Amos 6:4-6 NRSV
https://bible.com/bible/2016/amo.6.4-6.NRSV
We really do need God’s presence to guide us. We easily lose sight of what is at our door and fail to care, fail to welcome, fail to help. We are called by the beautiful to be just and bring hope. Hospitality and generosity, a welcome and a kind word, the offer of a way forward together inspires. God is on our side, strengthening our faulty steps and lifting us up so that we can take hold of the life that is true life. In the most dismal of circumstances God is with us and in us, to richly provide for our enjoyment of abundant life.
…The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the strangers; he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. The Lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord!
Psalms 146:7-10 NRSV
https://bible.com/bible/2016/psa.146.7-10.NRSV
Takeley Chapel 
Yes – all of creation is our guide if we open our eyes to see the way forward.
But Paul tells Timothy to command the gathering to put their hope in God alone and to do the good works, the fruit of repentance.
So we are to walk with our eyes open, but also to listen – so that we may discern what is the good and perfect will of God.
Hallelujah!
Thank you for this short meditation – I trust that the other members of the gathering were equally forthcoming with their own insights.