“We could have less debt and more fun. And this material world could get a whole lot brighter.” When you watch the video below listen for that line. There are a lot of goofy ideas in this commercial but 2 that really jumped out at me
- Our primary goal should be maximum fun with minimum stress.
- That our world is only material.
It is an openly honest assessment of our American culture - “We are a nation of consumers and there is nothing wrong with that." Really?
As I watch this I wonder if they really believe that getting us to the Discover card really will "make this material world a better place?" I don't think they do, I think they want more money. But more importantly I wonder how many followers of Christ will actually not even notice the error in the idea - this world is only material. I'm often very discouraged how often we tie the idea of "God blessing us" with how well we are doing financially. I wonder how much American Christianity has fallen in line with our culture and too often our concerns and prayers are about "mostly material things." Before I post the video let me end with a question. What do you think would happen to the church in America if our nation's economy fell into a deep recession?
2 comments:
I don't see how the economy could collapse as long as I keep sending money to Joel Osteen. I mean your best life cannot include financial ruin. It is all about having enough faith to con more money out of God.
But in all seriousness, I wouldn't be surprised at all to see God test the Church in the US with financial hard times. The Church has become very affluent monetarily, and yet, the Church largely gives back less to the community than ever before. Contrary to what so many prosperity preachers tell us, that being that our faith is measured by how much stuff we can accumulate, scripture paints a starkly different reality.
2 Corinthians 8: 1-4
1And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
If we seek Godly affluence in abundance we will always find ourselves in debt. It is in sacrificial giving that we truly find God's heart in our own finances.
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