Here’s an challenging thought brought to you straight from the Bible:
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
I immediately think of the Super Bowl advertising that ran during every break in the game. The average 30 second commercial cost $7,000,000. That’s just the cost to air the ad, not including the cost of production.
Super Bowl ads ran the gamut, featuring famous actors driving electric cars to famous actors eating Doritos (ads are a good gig for famous actors). Beguiling, each appealed to my desire for something I do not have, charming me into purchasing a product or service I forgot I needed. All webs spun to create discontentment.
Be content with what you have. These simple words remain powerfully countercultural. True contentment rests in our ultimate trust in the Lord, who promises to remain ever present and never turn his back.
I do not currently need a new vehicle, so I’ll remain satisfied with the one in my driveway (I’ll admit, truck ads are tempting). As much as I like Doritos, I’ll resist purchasing a bag, but if one shows up at the next party I’ll take that as a gift from the Lord.
Otherwise, I’m content (for now).
Hebrews 13 in reading the Bible in 2023
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Doritos are the best! Another lovely reflection. I’m waiting for your book of these to come out!
Thank you Robin!