Anyone whose work is not meant to elevate him to religious life, anyone whose religious ritualistic performances do not raise him to renunciation and anyone situated in renunciation that does not lead him to devotional service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead must be considered dead, although he is breathing. – Srimad Bhagavatam, 03.23.56.
The Lord protects everyone, but one who depends completely upon Him is especially looked after by the Lord.
Srimad Bhagavatam 1.8.8,
Srila Prabhupada
If we feel unqualified and feel grateful for an opportunity to serve, then Krishna will bestow in our hearts.
The Materialistic person reads the newspaper, but devotees read Srimad-Bhagavatam. That is the difference. Both are reading, but the subject matter is different.