Posts with the tag “materialism”

Let's examine the baggage we carry in our spiritual journey, particularly our relationship with material possessions. The central teaching draws from Solomon's wisdom in Ecclesiastes 4:6: 'Better to have one handful with quietness than two handfuls with hard work and chasing the wind.' This isn't just about decluttering our homes; it's about de-owning the things that own us. We're confronted with the lie from Eden that still echoes today - that what we don't have is what we need to be happy, fulfilled, and complete. Jesus warns us in Luke 12:15 to guard against greed because life isn't measured by what we own. The message invites us to throw out, buy less, and give more - not as legalistic rules, but as pathways to freedom. When we live with one handful instead of two, we have a hand free to help others, to give generously, and to praise God. This is about breaking free from the bondage of accumulation so we can run freely toward the mission God has for us.  Read More