In our day and age, which is not unlike that throughout history, the acquisition of wealth and power on earth is the driving force and motivation in many people
Well put. I think that is one of the best sumations I have read. One thing i would add would be Galatians 6:8 (in my signature);
"For he sowing to his flesh will reap corruption from the flesh. But he sowing to the Spirit will reap life everlasting from the Spirit. "