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CONQUERING
MATERIALISM
Luke 12:13-34
The Dangers Of
Greed.
"Someone in the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, tell my brother to
divide the family inheritance with me." But He said to him,
"Man, who appointed Me a judge or arbitrator over you?" Then He
said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form
of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life
consist of his possessions."
A Rich Fool.
"And He told them a parable, saying, "The land of a rich man was
very productive. And he began reasoning to himself, saying,
'What shall I do, since I have no place to store my crops?' Then
he said, 'This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and
build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my
goods. 'And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods
laid up for many years to come; take your ease, eat, drink and
be merry." But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your
soul is required of you; and now who will own what you have
prepared?' So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and
is not rich toward God."
How To Conquer Materialism.
What Do I Really Want Out Of Life?
"And He said to His
disciples, "For this reason I say to you, do not worry about
your life, as to what you will eat; nor for your body, as to
what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body
more than clothing."
Who Loves Me More Than God?
"Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have
no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more
valuable you are than the birds! And which of you by worrying
can add a single hour to his life's span? If then you cannot do
even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?
Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin;
but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory clothed
himself like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass in
the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the
furnace, how much more will He clothe you? You men of little
faith! And do not seek what you will eat and what you will
drink, and do not keep worrying. For all these things the
nations of the world eagerly seek; but your Father knows that
you need these things. But seek His kingdom, and these things
will be added to you. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your
Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.“
How Will I Wish I Had Used My Money When I Stand Before God?
"Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves
money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in
heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys. For where
your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” |
