Friday Apr 04, 2025
Empty Materialism
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Empty Materialism
Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! — Ecclesiastes 5:10
How much is enough? Solomon observed in Ecclesiastes 5:10 that those who love money will never be satisfied. The pursuit of wealth and material gain often leaves us feeling empty. Why? Because money and possessions can never fill the void in our hearts that only God is meant to occupy.
From Solomon's day to now, this truth hasn't changed.
In a world that constantly pushes us to earn more, buy more, and achieve more, we're tempted to believe that happiness lies just beyond the next purchase or promotion. But Hebrews 13:5 offers a different perspective: "Don't love money; be satisfied with what you have." Why? Because our ultimate security doesn't come from money — it comes from God, who promises, "I will never fail you. I will never abandon you."
Jesus takes this even further in Matthew 6:19-21, where He urges His followers not to store up treasures on earth but in heaven. Earthly possessions are temporary and vulnerable to decay and theft. But when we invest in God's Kingdom — through generosity, service, and love — our treasure becomes eternal.
Will you trust God to provide, or will you place your hope in the fleeting security of material things? Kingdom-centered living means valuing eternal rewards over temporary wealth. Moreover, it is trusting that God's presence is worth more than anything money can buy.
True contentment isn't found in possessions. It is found in God's unfailing presence and provision.
Hale Ministries
Andi and Brian Hale have a long history of ministry service, including 20+ years for each of them as AWANA Leaders and Teachers. Andi directed the Zion Evangelical Church Choir for 10 years and is now on the Praise Team for the largest church in Texoma (North Texas and Southern Oklahoma). She has had the opportunity to sing and pray with Avalon and Casting Crowns and landed the lead role in GREASE (50+ version) as Sandy at Wichita Falls Backdoor Theater. Brian has a long history in the media, including Radio, TV, Newspaper, PA Announcer, Social Media and On-Stage in front of thousands. As website designers of more than 25 years, they are always eager to help answer any questions you might have.
Together, Brian and Andi are out to prove that you can still have fun in your 50’s in this crazy, upside down world we live in today, as long as we keep our focus on Him, the One who created us for a purpose!
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