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NASB | 3 John 1:2 ¶ Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 3 John 1:2 ¶ Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually]. |
Subject: 1 Tim 6:17 |
Bible Note: Thank you, Justme. Appreciate your note. I am not sure that a color TV was materialistic 30 years ago. Materialisim, I believe, is being in love with money. When Money becomes our God, that is materialism. If that is not the case and I don't love money, am I materialistic if I use money to buy a color TV or a Microwave? I doubt it. These are just trinkets and as far we know our source to be the Lord and use these trinkets merely for enjoyment, I think that is fine. And if I can afford to buy something that somebody else can't, is that materialism? I doubt it. On a related note, does Money make you happy? I think it can. If I am cold and use money to buy a comforter or pay the heating bill, then I would be pretty happy that I am warm. However, this is only for a short time and long time happiness does not come from buying stuff but from serving the Lord and becoming part of his will. Appreciate all your responses. GeeVee ps Here's a joke for you. "Materialism is making 10,000 dollars a year more than I make" |