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Tag Archives: Materialism

How do we combat the culture of materialism we live in?

August 18, 2022

Greed is very insidious. It creeps into my life, and I don’t recognize it at all some days. I have …

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“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income” ~King Solomon

April 10, 2022

The main thing: We must be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. We live in America and that is clear. If …

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Is materialism transitory and elusive?

May 24, 2021

It matters: We could translate this verse: “We brought nothing into this world because we can carry nothing out” (Job …

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Are we deceiving ourselves about materialism and money?

March 20, 2021

Jesus tells us we “cannot serve both God and money.” (Luke 16:13). Jesus is clear. Jesus is serious about this. …

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“How you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God and to wait for his Son from heaven.” ~Apostle Paul

November 23, 2019

We live in world of covetousness and idolatry. Money, self-indulgence, hedonism, materialism, agnosticism and atheism reign. I am regularly asked …

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“Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have.” ~Author of Hebrews

November 22, 2019

We live in a extremely materialist culture. Money has become an idol and much is measured by how much of …

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“Hard times will come in the last days. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, … lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to the form of godliness but denying its power. Avoid these people.” ~Apostle Paul

November 12, 2019

I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …

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“Little children, guard yourselves from idols.” ~Apostle John

September 22, 2019

Here is the wise warning from the Apostle John. I must pay attention. God doesn’t tolerate worship of anything but …

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Why is materialism so prevalent in our culture?

February 13, 2019

I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …

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“A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.” ~King Solomon

October 17, 2018

Jesus warns us constantly and consistently about the dangers not focusing on God and focusing on wealth. It is a …

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Materialism — Will possessions and riches make it difficult to enter God’s country?

September 11, 2018

I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …

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“Whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?” ~Apostle John

August 21, 2018

Jesus tells me I “cannot serve both God and money.” (Luke 16:13) I must seek to be content with what …

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Materialism — Material Goods can Turn the Heart Away From God

June 10, 2018

Material goods can turn my heart away from God. The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical things …

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“Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot.” ~Jesus

May 2, 2018

Greed is very insidious. It creeps into my life and I don’t recognize it at all some days. I have …

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“Communism doesn’t work because people like to own stuff.” ~Frank Zappa

June 3, 2015

There is one thing about capitalism. It works. There is a lot about materialism that is problematic. That doesn’t mean, …

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