In Luke 12:15 (NKJV), Jesus addressed a crowd, and He told them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses."
We live in a world which is addicted to materialism and riches. We always want more stuff. We always want the latest item or the newest gadget. If it's trendy or stylish or hip or cool, then we've gotta have it.
Tragically, that attitude also has infected much of the church by way of the poison of the prosperity gospel. Too many so-called Christians see God as really nothing more than a genie in a bottle, ready and waiting to grant us all of our materialistic wishes and covetous desires.
Tragically, that also is what far too many churches and pastors teach these days, and it is destroying the reputation of the church, as the world sees so-called Christians who covet and lust after earthly treasures just as much as anyone else does.
God does not want you to be rich. He wants you to be righteous.
God does not want you to be happy. He wants you to be holy.
God does not want you to be comfortable. He wants you to be a person that reflects His character.
That is true abundance.
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