1st John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Attachment to material things will result in the downfall of many persons in the church. The material blessings of life are to enjoyed and shared by all who are thus blessed. And it is good to life comfortably in the place that God has lent to us. But it is a fact, that very often we might get more attached to the gifts than the Giver, and when this is the case, material blessings can become an idol to which we bow down, even if the blessings come from God.
Lot had amassed a considerable amount of wealth in Sodom. Several luxurious cars were parked in his garage, and his wife and family had access to all the heart could wish for. After years of toil, and diligent saving and management of material blessings, Lot could now sit back and relax, for he was very rich in silver, gold and sheep, as folks back then counted wealth.
That’s all well and good, but if at any given time, the material blessings begin to become more important than God, and His word, then persons are in serious jeopardy, for the focus is now on the blessing, and not on the Blesser. It was quite difficult for Lot and his wife to uproot from the luxurious life they had enjoyed over the years.
1st John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abides for ever.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!