Luk 12:15 And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”
Human nature being what it is, is never satisfied with what it has . It will always look for something better, something more expensive, or something bigger, thinking that it would satisfy at last. But material possession never satisfy; they rather add to our anxiety. Greed is a desire out of control!
Jesus refused a man’s request to settle a dispute with his brother over inheritance . Jesus knew the man wanted his inheritance because he coveted possessions. Jesus had to put things in their right perspective; that a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possession. God is the giver and the sustainer of life. Our heavenly father will supply all our needs.
Pastor Chuck Swindol puts it this way:
Money can buy medicine, but not health.
Money can buy a house but not a home.
Money can buy companionship, but not friends.
Money can buy entertainment, but not happiness.
Money can buy food, but not an appetite.
Money can buy a bed, but not sleep.
May we truly have a right attitude towards our possessions and be rich towards God. What will it benefit a man if he gains the whole world and lose his soul? ” Watch out and guard yourselves from every kind of greed; because your true life is not made up of the things you own, no matter how rich you may be ” ( Quora).
Further readings:
Job 20:19-23
Psa 62:10
Pro 11:4
🙏 Blessed Day 🙏