Do we live out of more or less than we really need?... Than we are created for?
So then, some good things for us to reflect on is our relationship to these things that we so readily consume... Here are some questions to scratch your head about: :)
May we always be people who live out of Love and Fear in the presence of a Holy God, who is faithful to give us what we need.
Food and Drink: How much food and drink is enough? Am I consuming more or less food
and drink than my body needs? Or am I consuming just the right amount?
Clothing: How
many clothes are enough? Do I have more or less clothes than I need?
Housing: How
much space do I need? Do I have more or less space than I need?
Transportation: How much car and airline travel do I need? Do I travel more or less
than I need?
Consumer goods: How much stuff (books, electronics, furniture, cars, bicycles, etc.)
do I need? Do I have more or less stuff than I need?
Entertainment: How much entertainment do I need? Do I have more or less
entertainment than I need?
Follow
up questions to answer:
What are the personal costs of consuming more or less than I need?
How is the world (other people) affected by my choices?
Is this an area of life where I may actually benefit from having less?
What might it look like for me to practice contentment and voluntary simplicity with this issue?
What are the personal costs of consuming more or less than I need?
How is the world (other people) affected by my choices?
Is this an area of life where I may actually benefit from having less?
What might it look like for me to practice contentment and voluntary simplicity with this issue?