God created us to love people and use things, but materialists love things and use people.
Randy Alcorn's book "Money, Possessions and Eternity" explores the deep-seated values and priorities humans hold regarding material wealth and relationships. He emphasizes that individuals were designed to cherish love and prioritize interpersonal connections while utilizing material items as tools rather than end goals. This perspective suggests that true fulfillment comes from fostering meaningful relationships rather than accumulating possessions.
Alcorn contrasts this ideal with the mindset of materialism, where the focus shifts...