Things Money Cannot Afford To Buy

People nowadays want to buy something, though sometimes those things are not necessarily needed, that might get them satisfied even though they are broke. The strong influence of advertising that comes in many forms such are social media, televisions, print media and more is just right there to pacify the people's obsession. It might feed their spirit of obsession in the short time but in the long run, they still feel not contended. Dreaming to possess things is not bad at all but it can distract us from the very things that matter most in life which money can never buy if we focus much on the material things. Read the three examples:

1. Unity Within The Family
Father and mother have both works and they can provide well with the material needs of each of the family member. Perfect right? Maybe yes but what about the quality time being spent with the kids? Yes, money can sustain the  demand but the unity is compromised.
Bible principles to consider:

•  “The love of money causes all kinds of trouble. Some people want money so much that they have . . . caused themselves a lot of pain.”—1 Timothy 6:10, Contemporary English Version.
  
• “Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.”—Proverbs 15:17, Good News Translation.

The Essential Point:
Unity within the family is priceless and it only comes when adequate time, love and attention are given to your family.

2. Bona Fide Security
Parents always tell their kids to study hard then eventually to marry a successful person in order to have a security for the rest of their life. In this way, the parents might become worry-free, but can this balanced approach lead to financial security?
Bible principles to consider:

•  “Stop storing up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break in and steal.”—Matthew 6:19.
• “You do not know what your life will be tomorrow.”—James 4:14.

The Essential Point:
Money can be stolen and it cannot cure deadly disease nor stop death, but there is a better way to real security than gathering money - that is, knowing God and his purpose.

3. Personal Fulfillment
Living with the basic necessities provides peaceful mind and sound asleep at night. It makes you stress-free without thinking on how to keep your liabilities away from getting lost.
Bible principles to consider:

• “Having sustenance and covering, we shall be content with these things.”—1 Timothy 6:8.
• “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need.”—Matthew 5:3.

The Essential Point:
The greatest satisfaction in life is that knowing the fact that life exists and we know our very own purpose in life.

Source: JW.org