Another advantage (of trusting in H'shem) is that one who trusts in H'shem is not hindered in his trust by wealth, for he does not rely on his money. Rather, he regards it as a deposit which he has been commanded to use in certain ways and for certain purposes for a limited amount of time. If it stays at length in his possession, he does not, on its account, become arrogant. He does not remind the recipients of his charity of the kindness he rendered to them, for he was only performing his duty. He does not wish to be thanked and praised for his kindness, but thanks to the Creator, may He be exalted for having made him an agent of kindness. pg 361
Daily Halacha
The idea of extending Shabbos by ushering it in earlier than required has its roots in the Biblical mitzvah of tosefes Shabbos. Indeed, as far back as the Rishonim Shabbos was ushered in early and the custom persisted in many European communities for centuries. As we will explain, the poskim even permitted daveing Maariv before its proper time in order to begin Shabbo earlier. Many people feel that an early Shabbos enhances their oneg Shabbos and Shalom Bayis