As Easter approaches, it is highlighted for many by a holiday and easter eggs, however this Easter it is great to be reminded of Jesus.
Jesus died for all of us and then rose again 3 days later.
27 Mar 2010
1 Mar 2010
Materialism.........
Recently I checked out the definition of Materialism and here is two definitions:
1. the theory that physical matter is the only reality and that psychological states such as emotions, reason, thought, and desire will eventually be explained as physical functions
2. devotion to material wealth and possessions at the expense of spiritual or intellectual values
(Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.)
Living in a western country we are bombarded by materialism. It is seen through the large amounts of junk mail I receive on a weekly basis advertising the latest technology gadgets that I must have. Through going to a shopping centre,the sales which capture my attention willing me on to buy more and more clothes that are discounted.
Around Easter and Christmas, various items will be on sale asking us to buy it for ‘pleasure’,‘happiness’’to feel you belong’.
I wonder though if buying the biggest house in Sydney, purchasing the latest mobile phone and spending money on the most expensive bag will make me/ us happy. Don’t get me wrong, we are human beings and we need our basic needs to be met and there is nothing wrong with things and buying items. Will it make me happier or not?
I just wonder and wrestle with God the many times that as a society I/we have ‘lost the plot’ and soon (or if not already) we have completely put stuff over other priorities like family,friends, other relationships, but more importantly as a Christian myself, put materialism over Jesus.
Maybe we need to organise our priorities and continually think about the important things in life. Possibly, giving our money to a charity or even sponsoring a child is more proactive so that the money given away will be used for a better purpose, where lives can be changed.
Prayer is the thing I can do as I seek God.
How about you, do you think materialism is getting in the way of other things?
1. the theory that physical matter is the only reality and that psychological states such as emotions, reason, thought, and desire will eventually be explained as physical functions
2. devotion to material wealth and possessions at the expense of spiritual or intellectual values
(Encarta® World English Dictionary © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.)
Living in a western country we are bombarded by materialism. It is seen through the large amounts of junk mail I receive on a weekly basis advertising the latest technology gadgets that I must have. Through going to a shopping centre,the sales which capture my attention willing me on to buy more and more clothes that are discounted.
Around Easter and Christmas, various items will be on sale asking us to buy it for ‘pleasure’,‘happiness’’to feel you belong’.
I wonder though if buying the biggest house in Sydney, purchasing the latest mobile phone and spending money on the most expensive bag will make me/ us happy. Don’t get me wrong, we are human beings and we need our basic needs to be met and there is nothing wrong with things and buying items. Will it make me happier or not?
I just wonder and wrestle with God the many times that as a society I/we have ‘lost the plot’ and soon (or if not already) we have completely put stuff over other priorities like family,friends, other relationships, but more importantly as a Christian myself, put materialism over Jesus.
Maybe we need to organise our priorities and continually think about the important things in life. Possibly, giving our money to a charity or even sponsoring a child is more proactive so that the money given away will be used for a better purpose, where lives can be changed.
Prayer is the thing I can do as I seek God.
How about you, do you think materialism is getting in the way of other things?
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