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Originally Posted by TaylorOtwell  I am nearing graduation from Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Information Technology. I have been blessed to already have a job as a Systems Analyst/Programmer. |
Congratulations on both counts.
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Originally Posted by TaylorOtwell I am in the process of gathering the things I need for an apartment. However, I am wondering what is the proper balance between buying things and being attached to the things of the world. For instance, I have a used love seat (that I got for free from a neighbor); however, we are looking for a new one that is a solid color. Should I feel bad about owning things like this? |
Depends on the color. What color is the new love seat? (jk)
Is the old love seat still in good shape? I feel bad when I own something that's still in good shape, and just toss it to buy a new, better looking one. I've lately tried to get into the habit, when/if I buy something new and the old thing is still in good shape, to bring it down to the local salvation army place so somebody less fortunate can have access to it.
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Originally Posted by TaylorOtwell Should I try and survive with as few possessions as possible? |
I like Paul's balance:
Phi 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Phi 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Phi 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Jesus can teach us to be content, regardless of our possessions or lack thereof.
Pro 30:7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die:
Pro 30:8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:
Pro 30:9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.