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Remember when Nichole Richie and Paris Hilton had that reality show called "The Simple Life?" That's not what I'm talking about here.
As you
know, Dave and I have the same philosophy when it comes to "things."
We want to have a full, rich life while living as simply as possible.
While we don't come at this from the exact same place, it's so very good
that we feel the same way.
It's not
always easy. Especially when we visit in somebody's opulent home and eat
dinner from fine china on top of golden charger plates. Or ride in a car where you
can actually see what's behind you on the big screen in front of you.
But we're
committed.
My
minister, Gary, sent out a cool devotional this morning. It's from
Richard Foster's Celebration of Discipline. Here it is:
First,
buy things for their usefulness rather than their status.
Second,
reject anything that is producing an addiction in you.
Third, develop
a habit of giving things away. (We're good at this one. If we're
not using it, we get rid of it.)
Fourth,
refuse to be propagandized by the custodians of modern
gadgetry. (This morning I took my three year old cell phone to ATT
for a quick repair. Some people thought it was an antique - and probably
thought that about me as well.)
Fifth, learn to enjoy things without owning them. (Like museums and parks and whatever is in front of you. )
Fifth, learn to enjoy things without owning them. (Like museums and parks and whatever is in front of you. )
Sixth, develop a
deeper appreciation for the creation. (I'm a tree hugger.)
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Seventh,
look at a healthy skepticism at all "buy now, pay later" schemes.
Eighth,
obey Jesus' instruction about plain, honest speech. (I absolutely love to
do this. - but with love.)
Ninth, reject
anything that will breed the oppression of others. (This is hard.
It happens many times without our knowledge.)
Tenth,
shun whatever would distract you from your main goal: "Seek first
the kingdom of God."
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