Question
Let’s face it! We are judged (here) by others by what we have and how well we’ve done for ourselves. There is even a noticeable distinction among the people within our churches between the haves and have nots.
What does the Bible say about the pressure from society and even our closest friends about keeping up with the Jones’?How do we overcome this pressure?
What in the Bible will give me the same satisfaction as the rewards of having better material things?
Answer
The Bible points us to a greater purpose in life than just to make money and acquire things. We are pointing to our true purpose pleasing God. This replaces all other goals as our first priority. This being done, then all other things come into proper perspective. How much material things do we need becomes less important and even those things we acquire have a broadened purposes that goes beyond our selfish interests. With them, we are able to help other and contribute more to the Lord’s work. In this way, we focus on our spiritual character and are not deceived by material things. We are contented for what we have, but we are not driven by comparing ourselves to others” material standards. See Matthew Chapter 6, Luke 12:13-21, Eph. 4:28, 1 Tim. 6:6-11.
By Gary Hunt
