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Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights. (James 1:17 KJV)
As custodians of God’s resources, specifically, the things in our possession, we can use them for ourselves and our loved ones, to live our lives, and to enjoy what He has placed in our care. Having the right relationship with possessions, money, and wealth is vitally important to our relationship with God.
Understanding the principles of ownership, stewardship, and the need for developing a proper relationship with possessions and finances helps us to adjust our attitude and behavior regarding those things that we have control over, both tangible and intangible.
One key to this relationship is simplicity. Simplicity can be understood as a means of being freed from some of the unnecessary attachments to the things of this life, a means to set our minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Jesus told us that our heart is where our treasure is, therefore it’s wise to examine what we consider our true treasure to be. We should have a right relationship with our possessions and recognize the damage that can occur if that relationship gets out of balance. Simplicity can lessen our focus on ourselves and our things and help to keep us focused on our true treasure, our loving God who has given us the most valuable things we could ever possess—His love and salvation. [1]
I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life which are the real ones after all. - Laura Ingalls Wilder
[1] Activated The Key of Simplicity
