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Materialism

Materialism. “1. The view that matter and material process are the sole constituents of reality. 2. Preoccupation with money and possessions to the exclusion of spiritual or intellectual things” ( American Heritage Dictionary , pg. 434). Who is a “Materialist”?. Madonna?. Donald Trump?.

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Materialism

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  1. Materialism “1. The view that matter and material process are the sole constituents of reality. 2. Preoccupation with money and possessions to the exclusion of spiritual or intellectual things” (American Heritage Dictionary, pg.434)

  2. Who is a “Materialist”? Madonna? Donald Trump?

  3. The Many Faces of Materialism Materialism may be seen in… I. How we view our own lives. A. Anxiety about our security (Matthew 6:25-34). B. Failure to think about spiritual things (Colossians 3:1-3).

  4. The Many Faces of Materialism Materialism may be seen in… I. How we view our own lives. C. An obsession with pleasure (Philippians 3:17-21). D. Viewing objects as the way to happiness (Ecclesiastes 5:10-11).

  5. The Many Faces of Materialism Materialism may be seen in… II. How we view other people. A. Coveting other people’s things (Exodus 20:17; James 4:1-4). B. Looking down on those with less (James 2:1-4; II Cor. 8:9).

  6. The Many Faces of Materialism Materialism may be seen in… II. How we view other people. C. Selfishness with what we possess (I John 3:16-18). D. Giving sparingly (II Cor. 9:6; Galatians 6:7,8).

  7. The Many Faces of Materialism Materialism may be seen in… III. How we view material things. A. Lack of contentment with anything that is not the “best” (I Timothy 6:6-8).

  8. The Many Faces of Materialism Materialism may be seen in… III. How we view material things. B. Desire for more and more (I Timothy 6:9-10). C. Viewing objects as more import- ant than people (I John 2:15-17).

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