Key Takeaways:

• Money does not automatically equate to happiness, especially when basic needs are already met.

• Wealth and poverty are relative concepts that vary by individual perspective and cultural context.

• True contentment comes from placing hope in God rather than in accumulating wealth.

• Generosity and being rich in good deeds contribute to a sense of happiness and freedom from the love of money.

• Spiritual happiness transcends material possessions and aligns with practical wisdom found in scriptures.

Notable Quotes:

• "When business magnate Howard Hughes was asked, how much money does it take to make a person happy, he said, just a little more."

• "Being super rich doesn't make us super happy."

• "The problem is, we always want more. And even when we have more, it doesn't feed our soul."

• "In reality, we're rich. And it's helpful for us to get a perspective on that."

• "Don't put your hope in wealth, but in God, the one who provides everything for our enjoyment"

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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