Faith And Finances

It is easy for us to find ourselves buying into the ever-increasing consumerism of our culture. "I need this, this, this… and this…" Consumerism: NOUN the protection or promotion of the interests of consumers. the preoccupation of society with the acquisition of consumer goods. Proverbs 27:20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of men are never satisfied Madison Ave knows this and they fully exploit it.   In This Episode, We Look At: A Subtle Creep Consumerism can be very subtle: Think of all the areas in our lives where we have to "upgrade"—cell phones, online subscriptions, streaming services, food delivery services. Our monthly expenses slowly creep up (Because "it's just another $20/month" right?) and we find ourselves saying "I can't afford…" According to Creditloan.com, the average family spends $2,827 per year on entertainment which includes: fees/admissions, toys/hobbies, and audio visual services/equipment. That's about $235 per month. That isn't terrible unless you ar