Quickie.

I wonder if Christians (myself included) just say that it’s all good to be weathy and enjoy all of God’s generosity because we’re too afraid and too weak to live much more simply. Where is the line of necessity and luxury when there are always people around us (and not so close to us) in need? We know they’re there.

Sure, it’s all about where your heart is at and who (or what) you’re really serving, but if we truly knew God as our provider, wouldn’t we trust Him to provide all our needs – after we’ve given away all that we possibly can to others?

For example... We may argue that we are thankful and blessed by God to have a nice car that can transport a family of five, but could we be equally as thankful to downgrade to an older car that can transport a family of five, while helping people with the monetary difference and also trusting God that the cheaper car will be just as safe (and as economical etc) as the first car?
This is possibly a bad example... but you get the idea... Translate it into clothes instead!

Is a personal holiday in which I will enjoy God’s creation justifiable while I know there are others in need and who could use my holiday money?!