If one exhibits "ignorance" by showing honor to the wealthy in the hopes that it will rub off on him, H'shem then makes him ignorant in the area of his heart's desires.
415

Nefesh Hachaim
One may insert into the Shmneh Esreh his personal requests (right before the end of the Bracha before the words Boruch Atta having to do with the theme of the Bracha) but his own agenda should not be his primary focus during his Tefilah
Gate Two Chapter 11 pg 90
415

Nefesh Hachaim
One may insert into the Shmneh Esreh his personal requests (right before the end of the Bracha before the words Boruch Atta having to do with the theme of the Bracha) but his own agenda should not be his primary focus during his Tefilah
Gate Two Chapter 11 pg 90