November 4, 2012: The Material World – Michael Hidalgo

When God created the world, he called it good. He then placed humans into it to work it, to care for it and to enjoy it. So exactly why is it so wrong to enjoy material things? And if nothing is wrong with it then how much is too much?

Perhaps we can gain clarity from recognizing the central issue the Teacher is wrestling with. That is, “What can give meaning to my life?” This is exactly where the confusion will lie. If we are created to work, care for and enjoy creation – then why can we not find meaning and fulfillment in it?