Top 10 Warnings of Materialism

Money will buy a bed but not sleep, books but not brains, food but not appetite, finery but not beauty, medicine but not health, luxury but not culture, amusement but not happiness, a crucifix but not a Savior, a temple of religion but not heaven. -- Anonymous

It is not the persecution of China that I fear. The church has always been able to weather persecution. My fear is the love of money in the church. -- A Chinese Pastor

You are rich if you had a meal today. --Billy Graham

1. You subtly resent giving your tithe in church.
2. You need to work overtime just to buy the latest fashions.
3. You find it difficult to give generously to your friends and family.
4. You constantly talk and think about money.
5. You secretly want others to admire your possessions.
6. You like to show off your best toys.
7. You label people who are poor as being lazy or unmotivated.
8. You pride yourself in buying only the best products.
9. You respect wealthy people and value their opinions more than the opinions of others who are less well off.
10. You extend yourself to help others only when it profits you.