"Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." – Luke 12:15. What is Materialism? “It’s a desire for making wealth, material possessions and physical comfort more important than spiritual matters.” +++ One day the US President, Abraham Lincoln was walking down the street in Springfield holding the hands of his two sons, both of whom were crying lustily. They would not stop crying even though he tried pacifying them. A neighbour, who was watching this scene, asked Lincoln, "What's the matter with the boys, Abe?" Lincoln replied, "The matter with them is the matter with the world. ‘One has a nut, and the other one wants it.’" +++ Need I say more? Our Scripture for today says it all. Isn't it true that it all depends on the way you look at things? If you have love, friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude towards life -- you've got everything! But ...
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