Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 are a warning about the dangers of materialism. But are we heeding them?It’s a material world, we’ve heard that for decades, but that doesn’t mean you have to be part of it. Up first today financial planner and teacher Rob West with some the warning signs of materialism.
The Biblesays the love of money is the root of all evil. In Matthew 6, Jesus warns that the love of earthly treasures is perilous because it takes our focus off God. We are always in danger of being distracted by material things.
The modern word armoire comes from armarium, from Roman soldiers who first made something resembling a closet.And armoires were in common use all the way up to the 20th century.
Closets remained relatively small up to the 1980s when builders took it a step further. That’s when we begin to see the walk in closet.
We didn’t need much storage space until well into the 20th century with the advent of consumerism.
Everything in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. If you acknowledge and truly accept God’s ownership, you’re far less susceptible to materialism.
Some warning signs of materialism: First, you feel you deserve a higher lifestyle, you ignore God’s direction, and you no longer care about the needs of others.
To cure materialism: pray that God would restore a balance in your life, be generous, and give stuff away.
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