Thursday, November 8 Keep seeking [God’s] Kingdom, and these things will be added to you.​—Luke 12:31.

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Thursday, November 8

Keep seeking [God’s] Kingdom, and these things will be added to you.—Luke 12:31.

 

It has been said that man’s necessities are few, but his wants are infinite. It seems that many cannot see the difference between material needs and wants. What is the difference? A “need” is something you must have because your life depends on it. Food, clothing, and shelter—these are legitimate necessities. A “want” is something you would like to have, but it is not essential for everyday living. What people want may vary considerably, depending on where they live. In developing countries, many may simply want to have enough money to buy a cell phone, a motorbike, or a small plot of land. In wealthier lands, the urge may be to acquire a lavish wardrobe, a bigger house, or a more expensive automobile. In any case, herein lies a real danger—becoming ensnared by materialism, wanting more and more things, whether we need them or not and whether we can afford them or not.—Heb. 13:5. w16.07 1:1-3