Revelation in Motion (47): The Burden of Favor
“O Children of Israel, remember My favor which I bestowed upon you and that I preferred you over the worlds.”
(Al-Baqarah 2:47)
What happens when blessings become a burden instead of a bridge to gratitude?
Before the Quran
Nations before Islam often measured greatness by privilege—power, wealth, and status. Divine favor was seen as permanent, unconditional, almost a birthright. Gratitude was shallow, responsibility was forgotten, and blessings became a source of pride rather than humility.
After the Quran
The Quran shattered this illusion. Favor was not about superiority but accountability. The Children of Israel were reminded that being chosen was not a license to boast but a trust to honor. Blessings came with responsibility, and neglecting that trust turned honor into humiliation.
Our World Today
Today, many still confuse privilege with virtue. Nations boast of progress yet ignore justice. Individuals flaunt wealth but forget the Giver. When blessings aren’t tied to responsibility, they rot into arrogance. The Quran calls us back to humility: every gift is a test, every favor a trust.
The Mirror
Do I see my blessings as my right—or as my responsibility?
Do I use them to rise in gratitude—or to sink into pride?
The choice is mine. The outcome is eternal.
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