Quotes about Materialism

I wanted to see if I could be happy without a lot of stuff. And what I found out was, yeah, I really could.

Money never stays with me. It would burn me if it did. I throw it out of my hands as soon as possible, lest it should find its way into my heart.

But when you come to Heritage USA, remember to bring your Bible and your VISA card - because the Bible is the Holy Truth, and God doesnt take American Express

Riches naturally beget pride, love of the world, and every temper that is destructive of Christianity.

Anytime we trust an object or activity to give us life and meaning, we worship it.

The world and all its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out—but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity. [ 1 John 2:17 MSG

Who can satisfy Madison Avenue? No one can. For that reason Jesus warns, "Be careful and guard against all kinds of greed" (Luke 12:15). from Cure for the Common Life

In 1900 the average person living in the United States wanted seventy-two different things and considered eighteen of them essential. Today the average person wants five hundred things and considers one hundred of them essential.

Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too little.

Embrace your poverty. We're all equally broke and blessed. "People come into this world with nothing, and when they die they leave with nothing" (Eccles. 5:15 NCV).

We love earthly things that rust and break. God loves heavenly things that last forever. We are overjoyed by our victories. He is overjoyed by our confessions.

People who keep a gratitude journal are more likely to have a positive outlook on life. Grateful individuals demonstrate less envy, materialism, and self-centeredness. Gratitude improves self-esteem and enhances relationships, quality of sleep, and longevity. If it came in pill form, gratitude would be deemed the miracle cure. It's no wonder, then, that God's anxiety therapy includes a large, delightful dollop of gratitude.