Materalism

Sometimes I wonder if I'm too much of a materalist. In my entire church (of about 80) my family is the "wealthiest", so to speak. It's not that we live in Beverly Hills in a 8000 sq ft estate. However, my dad is a relitivly successful businessman and entrepeneur. And yes, we have several Mercedes, rental property, a personal watercraft, and a rather expensive dog. I am at times ashamed to talk about it, for fear that my friends would think "that's not good enough for the Schwagers" So, maybe we, as Schwagers, are too focused on quality and not...contentment. What is it all really? I mean, yeah if one is able to attain the luxuries of an item of better quality...by all means, go for it. However, Jesus, don't let my zeal for you decrease while my love for cars increases. Obviously there are fundamental elements to sustain life, but remember to maintain focus on Christ. How do we fish out the necessary from the pleasurable?

Men, drugs, sex, parties, chocolate, movies, music, coffee, absinthe, clothes, vacation, books, money, pets, games...

...What is it all, really?...