the way to perfection part 3

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We don't need much to have simple life

-simplicitt is not abt living with nothing but abt living with less

-too much wealth can be dangerous... Can turn us away from God

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-God is not against wealthy or affluent

   -our real value is found in our relationship with God.. not how much we have

-enjoy life and be a generous person

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Enemy of simplicity

1. materialism

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2. busyness

busy with expanding his business, no time for God, family

-busy, chasing after things that don't really last

-working so hard, so busy just to maintain the lifestyle

-result in being too tired to spend time for God and family

-leas time means more hurry

3. pride

-centers whole life with gathering, accumulating more for self

-God is not in the equation.. only I

-it is a trap.. we will always want more

-cannot, not shouldn't

-mammon is god of money

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-Jesus was busy but His spiritual life was not affected

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-simplicity starts with contentment

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-simplicity doesn't means we cannot be wealthy, but do we have God in our life

Tim 6 18

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