Tag Archives: materialism

September 25, 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 3:17-19 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2013

Posted on March 17, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?” … Continue reading →

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August 20, 2012

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Peter 3:14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. From a materialistic standpoint, this verse is absolutely astounding. Peter has just been … Continue reading →

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July 30, 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. I think it was about 80 years ago that one of the wealthiest men in America was asked, “How much money is enough,” and he replied, “A little more.” Money … Continue reading →

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March 11, 2012

Posted on March 11, 2012 by jgarrott

Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2012

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 5:15-16 Naked a man comes from his mother’s womb, and as he comes, so he departs. He takes nothing from his labor that he can carry in his hand. This too is a grievous evil: As a man comes, … Continue reading →

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