Being materialistic - is it a sin?
If so, I can't help but admit that I am, and henceforth, bear such a sin.
What is wrong with it though, if I could afford to be. Don't we all have something to look upon to in life? While I classify myself as someone who has a strong sense of materialistic desire, it doesn't preoccupy the whole of me, I look forward to other things too, academic, aesthetic achievements, family and accquaintant relations...in fact materialism to me would only carry significance in terms of aesthetics, perhaps efficiency too (aka gadgets with features of convenience to me).
If I could manipulate such desires with others, because I also have with me a desire to make others happy, the desire to make the world a better place for individuals under the influence of negative causes, is it still that bad?
Materials are there for me to look forward for greater achievements in life, of which then when I have accomplished the requirements to gain the ownership of that item, I feel I would contribute part of what I have to greater causes, now isn't that all for the better?
I believe no one would take 100% of what they have to give to the wider community,
just because I take an interest in this area, its just like any other hobby.
Right?
If so, I can't help but admit that I am, and henceforth, bear such a sin.
What is wrong with it though, if I could afford to be. Don't we all have something to look upon to in life? While I classify myself as someone who has a strong sense of materialistic desire, it doesn't preoccupy the whole of me, I look forward to other things too, academic, aesthetic achievements, family and accquaintant relations...in fact materialism to me would only carry significance in terms of aesthetics, perhaps efficiency too (aka gadgets with features of convenience to me).
If I could manipulate such desires with others, because I also have with me a desire to make others happy, the desire to make the world a better place for individuals under the influence of negative causes, is it still that bad?
Materials are there for me to look forward for greater achievements in life, of which then when I have accomplished the requirements to gain the ownership of that item, I feel I would contribute part of what I have to greater causes, now isn't that all for the better?
I believe no one would take 100% of what they have to give to the wider community,
just because I take an interest in this area, its just like any other hobby.
Right?
