root of all kinds of evil

"How Do I Overcome the Desire for More?"
* Materialism: A condition where the heart is preoccupied w/ material things rather than spiritual things
* Two big lies
- Money will solve my problems & success will make me happy
- I want the best of both worlds {Mark4:18-19}
* Roadblock#1: Pride {1John2:16}
- Solution: Know God as Provider & Owner {1Chron29:11-12}
- Self-worth cannot be tied to net worth
* Roadblock#2: Guilt
- Solution: Develop attitude of gratitude & accountability
- "Gratitude subverts greed"
* Roadblock#3: Envy
- Solution: Learn to admire without need to acquire {Phil4:11}
* Roadblock#4: Selfishness (closedhanded living)
- Solution: Learn the secret of generosity {Deut15:11}