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Emptiness of Materialism
by Lew Duffey → (All Poetry by Lew Duffey)
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I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on men: God gives a man wealth, possessions and honor that he lacks nothing his heart desires, but God does not enable him to enjoy them. (This is based on scripture from Eccel.7:13, 14)


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Wealth is a way of this world in which we live


But it means nothing if in return we do not give.


 


We thirst for wealth and take comfort in its wonders


We do therefore stop seeking the giver and our lives go asunder.


 


What advantage has a wise man over a fool and his ways?


The wise man trusts in God and not gold and will treasure his days.


 


What does the poor man gain by knowing how to conduct himself before others?


He will nourish a wondrous relationship before sisters and brothers.


 


The fool knows not that money buys only materialistic things.


The soul that seeks God has anthems which he sings.


 


So the truth my friend all things are meaningless in the end.


If you thirst too much for Earthly riches you are spiritually poor with no message to send.


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 Reviews of "Emptiness of Materialism"
Reviewed by Suzie Palmer
Reviewed on December 31, 2012
So very true!!!

Reviewed by Daring Sunshine
Reviewed on March 5, 2007
Awesome & very powerfully done. Excellent!
Peace&Grace,
sharon

Reviewed by H. Lena Jones
Reviewed on February 18, 2007
Awesome! This is both an inspired and inspirational write, Lew. The message is clear and needs to be taken on board. Thanks for posting this one, my friend. "If you thirst too much for Earthly riches you are spiritually poor with no message to send." Well said!


God Bless
Lena

Reviewed by H Cruz
Reviewed on February 17, 2007
Nice write Lew.

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on February 17, 2007
Very well written my friend, this write is full of truth, inspiration, and wisdom. For it is the love of money that will destroy many...God is pleased when we have things that makes our life easier and more pleasurable while here on earth, but you are right He wants us to give to those less fortunate, to our church and to Him. Great write!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on February 17, 2007
Lew! This is so well done, containing much wisdom indeed! A keeper! Thanks!

Reviewed on February 17, 2007

Wise thoughts flow and guide to wisdom.

I salute You, Poet.


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on February 17, 2007
Money does not buy happiness; it is nice to have, but one must use it wisely. Good message in this one, Lew; very well done! :)


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