I think managing your affairs well is a good trait and attribute. In fact, the Bible had much to say to those who didn't manage their finances and talents well. There are many parables from the "Parable of the Lamps" where the women were waiting for the bridegroom. Those who prepared by bringing enough oil and being wise were commended and the others cast out. The ones who didn't plan tried to ask of those who did and insisted that those who prepared gave them what they had! But, they were told no, they didn't deserve a part in what the others had prepared for.
Also, I would refer you to the Parable of the Talents. He who had 10 used it wisely and gained 10 more. He who had 2 did the same and earned 10 more. The man with the 1 talent hid it and just returned it to the master. The master was furious and took his one talent and gave it to the one who had 10. So, even though the man with the talent didn't lose it, neither did he use his talents either.
In addition, those who have wealth and abundance are also called upon to help the poor and indigent as well. We should do the former without neglecting the latter.
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