As we confront the challenges of American materialism and Darwinist economic policies, we are prompted to reflect on the Christian call to charity over competition. The stark reality of our national debt exceeding GDP and the U.S.'s disproportionate consumption of global resources serves as a wake-up call to the consequences of living by Philippians 3:18-19. We face hard questions about personal expenditure versus investment in God's kingdom, prompting a deeper examination of our priorities and commitments.