The Myth of More: The false belief that accumulating more wealth and possessions will lead to lasting happiness, fulfillment, and security.

The results of The Myth of More:

• We are insecure
• We are discontent
• We have too much stuff
• We are in debt
• We are addicted to work

Bottom Line

Generosity is a key marker of a life transformed by Jesus.

The Bible talks about money and possessions a lot.

We have not been doing an adequate job preaching on this topic.

Money is a spiritual issue.

Watch Out

Then Jesus said, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Luke 12:15

For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God
Ephesians 5:5

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.
Colossians 3:5

Trust God

No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Matthew 6:24

"Mammon is not simply about money—it’s about where you place your trust, your sense of security, and your identity. When wealth becomes our god, it controls us."
— Tim Keller‍

"The man who has money, trusts in it instead of trusting in God."
— Martin Luther

We are to trust in God. Not money.

Action Steps

Pray — Create some space with Jesus to pray through the following:

• How have I bought into The Myth of More?
• Where in my life do I have Imelda Marcos syndrome?
• Where is greed (the lust for more) at work in my life?
• Am I trusting God or Mammon?  Where am I divided?
• What does my credit card statement reveal about my priorities?  

Two Counter-Formative Practices:

Give: Giving counters greed and is an embodied demonstration of trust in God.

• Start where you are and just take one step more.
• If you aren’t giving, give something.
• If you’re already giving, take one step deeper.

Simplify: Simplicity is the disciplined pursuit of less and supports a life rooted in contentment.

• Do a closet cleanse this week
• Purge a room of stuff you don’t need

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