Why do we tend to be so materialistic when we know that .......?

Question

life is not forever and that seeking and pursuing spiritual solace are perhaps the way The Good Lord ordained it. Death doen't come with a tag of date nor is it like a village, so that we would know , if we are traveling as to whe it would arrive. And all this wealth, the riches that we yearn, long and crave for and sometimes create - are we going to be able to carry all this with us in the other world(if there is one such). Yet, day in and day out we toil, we fret and we fume and incessantly(even with fatigues mind, body and soul)pursue this in a hypermaniac fashion. There seems to be no golden mean- it is either this or that. People break the others heart just to achieve this end?????????? How much do u think this is worth it?This ONE LIFE- with God or with greed ??????

Answer 1

I guess its all played the way the lord wants it to be. It is your choice to decide what you want to be with. I want to be with God.

Answer 2

OK a GREAT question that needs a great answer

The fact lies in --What aspect our Growth is in

age , SIZE , height

bank balance, assetts, properties , cars etc

relatives, friends, for company sake...only

all the above are temporary joys --- here for a short period .... like a soap bubble...then woosh.... then you go searching again
for same things that only cause misery, worry & pain

OR
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Peace, happiness, wisdom, spirituality ( divine things)

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Yes that is the case, WE all go thru cycles of Growth

depending on how things are in

"priority list ** "

which changes in each level of age group

A baby to a young child

young child to a teenager

teenager to young adult

a young adult to a adult

a head of family w/ children & parents

Then maybe extended family

or if single- then the desire to achieve something
to impress the near ones for the "Jonses "sake

even if not the case

The family/ spouse wants to keep up with the JONSES **

Answer 3

Everyone is striving to feel happiness.According to their tastes and choices, they try to attain it in different fashion. Some-by chasing weALTH, HEALTH OR PLEASURE, SOME--BY TURNING INWARDS.A life with God is based on a realisation that life and death are part of a bigger reality called the eternity which is not bound by time,space or object-wise limitation. That is why this God-based life is on the highest plane-where no-one can reach till they have overcome the vices such as, greed, anger,jealousy,pride,desire,and delusions.Since the vast majority of our fellow compatriots are struggling in the materialistic plane, let us rather empathise with them, but never try to identify with them. After all, everyone has a right of discretion, don't they?

Answer 4

Beautifully spoken!

The answer: When we forget our own spiritual nature and our relationship to the Lord, we think we are the body, not eternal spirit soul. Then we think the possessions of the body such as, family, home, wealth, etc. belong to us. By extension we think this land is OUR country, which gives us the right to exploit it for our own sense enjoyment. This ignorance is the cause of all greed, hate, anger, lust, misery, etc. In reality, everything belongs to God. He is the source of all spiritual and material manifestations. When we wake up and become self-realized-- realize our spiritual nature as eternal loving servants of the Supreme Lord, we understand the misery of the body conception of life and the greed, lust and anger it fosters. This is the beginning of an eternal life of unlimited bliss and perfect knowledge.

Answer 5

Your views are valid.
What ever we do beyond the necessities are
1. Burdening the others with insufficieny such as each gm of food one is wasting, some one else is suffering the shortage.
2. Saving or acquiring something illegally or by force or by out of turn means some one else is effected/ deprived due.
3. The wastage of one is shortage for other.

All these are implemented/ supported and encouraged by state/ society/ individuals with short sight and selfishness.

What as an individual can do is practice oneself and try to convince those around.

Answer 6

You search for God whether you have already means to realise it or first work to get the means to live and also search him.It is possible to realise God either by Gnana Yoga or karma yoga.Spiritualism and materialism are not mutually exclusive.You need both to approach God so that you will ask God ,when he appears before you the right thing.Peace and happiness are possible if we are materialistically achieving and spiritually giving.

Answer 7

I go with God. Everyone still needs to earn a living. You still need shelter, food and clothes. You can always outlive your means(income) or live within your means. If you are unemployed, it becomes hard to live within your means. I prefer to think that if I won the lottery, I would set up scholarships for others and not spend it on myself. God provides for our needs. People usually want more than that. What you have can be put to good use. Volunteer to help someone in your community. You can tutor others to learn to read. Recycle paper, glass and aluminum. Volunteer at your hospital to cheer up patients. Help with a youth program or local girl scouts.

Answer 8

That's why we are here to learn about different other life. It s all up to you to pick the right kind of life. You cant eat sweet daily, you need little bit of spice to your life.
Each birth we learn our lessons properly and do the exam well after the death. You upgrade yourself to reach god. Once you reach hime there is no come back.

You will get an appointment in his Office. which one would you prefer. Choose and live your life carefully and of course enjoyable too.

Answer 9

Possessions=wealth=social position=power. Material goods only become an issue when they become the focus of the pursuit of power. It's not a bad thing to buy what you can easily afford. If you can afford the best buy the best. If you can't then don't, but if you do anyway you're a fool.

Answer 10

I don't care what I wear, I only want my family to be healthy. Greedy ppl are unhappy and looking to fill a space in their lives the best way they know how, looking for the next adrenaline rush.

Answer 11

I do not go to church for this very reason, the rich people control every thing and we the poor have no say....... I seen where a homeless family came to services and the so call christians looked down at them, their clothes were clean and they were not there for handouts, but just for the service and to prayer.........