My spiritual aunt died and before she past away she said the best things in life arent things. I agree 100%. My question is why people in general seem to think more is better when many have much more than they need? Isnt it better to be content with what you have and enjoy the now?
2007-09-19 19:36:57 · 12 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The absense of God in ones life leaves a big hole. Many try to fill it with worldly things. If they could find Jesus they could realize that nothing here is permanant or worthy of struggle.
they say he who dies with the most toys wins. I disagree. a poor man in heaven is much better off than a rich man trying to figure out what's more important his Spirit or his money.
2007-09-19 19:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm continually grateful for issues in my existence. i'm grateful that I actual have a guy that i can believe. i'm grateful I actual have a heat dry non violent place to stay. i'm grateful that I actual have a fabulous activity that has some fantastic perks (worldwide commute). i'm grateful that I found out to snowboard and can get some workout whilst enjoying the great exterior. I appreciate our surroundings on my thank you to artwork. i've got had multiple annoying situations in my existence, yet i've got continually been content cloth with what I actual have at any given time.
2016-11-05 22:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course!
I gave up 'materialism' about 10 yrs. ago. I still wear clothes that are over 10 yrs. old! and I don't give a damn what people think!
I work part-time, by choice, so I can enjoy life. I make enough to live on, help friends who need it, and give to my charitable organization.
Guess what?... I'm richer for it: I own my car, I will have paid off my mortgage in 6 yrs, and I have a beautiful dog.
PS... I'm not religious!!... when I was religious, I had exactly the opposite to what I have now: Peace.
2007-09-19 19:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by sprite 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
you're right. STUFF doesn't make you happy, it just weighs you down...
i guess if you don't realize that then you just keep looking for contentment in THINGS, and when this thing doesn't make you happy you try the next thing...and it's not even always physical things...it can be this religion, then that one...
i guess you do that if you're not comfortable with yourself, trying to find some way to escape yourself...
i'd rather just be content and peaceful anyway
2007-09-19 19:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by curious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your spiritual aunt was absolutely correct. I have learned through life- with health issues and financial difficulties due to husband being disabled and I unable to work full time that to be content where I am. I admit it gets hard sometimes both health and money wise- however this past week again God touched my heart by leading me to this passage of scripture.'
Ps.37:4- "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desire of your heart". When we make God our greatest desire- other stuff just seems to fade away.
2007-09-19 19:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It should be, but it is a human trait to look for something more all the time. On one hand this might be seen as egoistic, but remember that science and technology which we all enjoy are a result of this wanting more, wanting to know more.
2007-09-19 19:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by remy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Very true...Ive known lots of people who were deeply miserable and when I asked them isnt it just great to be alive? they usually get a bit snotty or pissed off, for me being such a smartass, but hey, everyday above ground is a good day, I cant help it if Im enjoying just being alive.
2007-09-19 19:40:05 · answer #7 · answered by peacemunga 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not "better" - but "wiser" ! the wonderful state or condition of this world, attests to the fact, that "more is better".
Just take a look around. War, famine, crime, global warming, nuclear arms etc. - simply wonderful !!! When is enough - ever, enough ? !!! Most people aren't needy - but GREEDY !!!
2007-09-19 19:46:50 · answer #8 · answered by guraqt2me 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its a status thing. Saying i have a sweet mercedes car is much more impressive than saying im in love.
2007-09-19 19:40:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hbr 13:5 [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have:
2007-09-19 19:44:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋