I want, I want, I want!! This is the mantra of our consumeristic society. We all want a shiny new car, celebrity status, designer clothes, and a brand new house. We disregard our families and sell our souls to attain these worldly possessions. But for what reason? This life will end one day, and we will not be able to take these possessions with us.
If this is true, then how do we defeat the power of materialism?
Yesterday, I led a discussion over Luke 20:27-40, during which we talked about how to rid ourself of the power of materialism, while still having possessions.
Four ways were given, which I would like to share with you.
- View your material possessions as provisions God has given you, in order to complete your journey in this life.
- Find your significance in your relationship with Jesus, rather than in material possessions.
- Find your satisfaction in Jesus, rather than in your possessions.
- Be willing to give sacrificially because you don’t find your security in your wealth, but in Christ.
The trend in all four is to stay focused on God, not man. Find your significance, security, and satisfaction in Him alone. All your material possessions will disappoint you, but Christ will not.
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