--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We often pray for Christians in…" description: "\"“We often pray for Christians in adversity, and it is right that we should do so; but it is even more necessary to pray for Christians in prosperity, f..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/767/charles-haddon-spurgeon-4749_brothers-and-sisters_we-often-pray-for-christians-in-adversit_1704908.jpg" --- # We often pray for Christians in adversity, and it is right… ![“We often pray for Christians in adversity, and it is right that we should do so; but it is even more necessary to pray for Christians in prosperity, for they run the risk of gradually becoming soft, like Hannibal’s soldiers destroyed by Capuan holidays,[31] who lost their valor in their luxury…” quote by Charles Haddon Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/767/charles-haddon-spurgeon-4749_brothers-and-sisters_we-often-pray-for-christians-in-adversit_1704908.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/767/charles-haddon-spurgeon-4749_brothers-and-sisters_we-often-pray-for-christians-in-adversit_1704908.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/767/charles-haddon-spurgeon-4749_brothers-and-sisters_we-often-pray-for-christians-in-adversit_1704908.jpg) > ““We often pray for Christians in adversity, and it is right that we should do so; but it is even more necessary to pray for Christians in prosperity, for they run the risk of gradually becoming soft, like Hannibal’s soldiers destroyed by Capuan holidays,\[31\] who lost their valor in their luxury. Many a man who was an out-and-out Christian when he was lower down in life has, when prosperous, become much too great a gentleman to associate with those who were his honored Brothers and Sisters before.”–1891, Sermon 2217 “That”” [Charles Haddon Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-haddon-spurgeon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Prosperity can soften moral resolve, so prayer is needed both in hardship and wealth. **In simple terms:** Wealth may dull virtue; pray in all times. Key Takeaway Maintain humility and vigilance in success. Themes humility prosperity spiritual vigilance Mood reflective serious Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - financial success - career advancement - community leadership - personal wealth management Key Concepts theology ethics social dynamics Questions to Reflect On - How do you stay grounded when successful? - What practices keep you connected to those less fortunate? 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