Bible Verses About Self-Delusion: Prosperity frequently leads to

Once I was prosperous and used to say, that nothing could ever shake me

Efrayim says, 'I have gotten so rich! I have made me a fortune! And in all my profits no one will find anything wrong or sinful.'

He debated with himself, ‘What should I do? I haven’t enough room for all my crops.’

Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and I’ll store all my wheat and other goods there.

Then I’ll say to myself, “You’re a lucky man! You have a big supply of goods laid up that will last many years. Start taking it easy! Eat! Drink! Enjoy yourself!”’