Text: Luke 12:15 (ESV)

“And he said to them, ‘Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’”

Reflection:
Jesus’ warning challenges our modern obsession with accumulation. Advent calls us to strip away illusions of worth defined by wealth. Christ’s birth in a manger reveals that simplicity is sacred. “Enough” is not mediocrity—it is freedom from striving for what cannot satisfy.

Societal Lens:
Consumerism has turned Advent into an economic event. Black Friday, endless wish lists, and social media comparisons form a spiritual trap. Many will overspend to prove love or status. Yet Jesus’ message interrupts this cycle: life’s meaning isn’t measured in more.

Spiritual Practice:
Take a “gratitude inventory.” Name five things money cannot buy that sustain you. Practice generosity in a way that costs comfort but not contentment.

Conversation Questions:

Prayer:
“God of abundance, free us from the tyranny of more. Teach us to see provision in Your presence and sufficiency in Your grace. Amen.”