Why accumulate
August 18, 2017
I’m Miriam Neff-with STARTING OVER FINANCIALLY,-and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan, and we’re here to talk about money
M The wealthy barn builder in Luke 12 had a motive: to take life easy, eat, drink and be merry. He was selfish, not God focused.
V Think about motive when considering a purchase, especially major ones. It is a very good thing to reflect on our motives. Do we need that item? Is it in line with our goals and worldview? Are we trying to impress someone, or fill a hole in our confidence that only God can fill. Each of us has a God size hole that only God can fill. We cannot fill it with another person, and we sure cannot fill it with stuff.
M Important perspective, is that purchase God honoring?