"Wanting nice things or financial security makes you materialistic and not spiritual enough."
How it sounds in your head: You feel guilty for wanting cute clothes, a nice phone, or financial breathing room. Like caring about money means you don't really love God. You're supposed to be 'above' material things.
"Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy."
-- 1 Timothy 6:17Religious poverty spirit teaching false humility; confusing contentment with settling for less than covenant promises.
Church culture often shames people for wanting things, calling it 'worldly.' You've been taught that 'real' Christians are supposed to be broke and happy about it.
God made Solomon the wealthiest king on earth—greater than all the kings in riches and wisdom. This wasn't punishment or a test; it was BLESSING, and God was pleased to give it.
I REFUSE the lie that wanting financial security or nice things makes me unspiritual. IT IS WRITTEN that God gives us richly ALL THINGS TO ENJOY, not just to barely survive. I am a daughter of the King, and my Father takes PLEASURE in my prosperity. IT IS WRITTEN that I am blessed coming in and going out, in the city and in the field, and the Lord commands blessing on everything I put my hand to. The BARAK is on me by covenant, and I reject poverty theology that calls lack 'spiritual.' I can enjoy beautiful things and still love Jesus fiercely.
Your Father isn't offended that you want nice things—He's the One who wired you to appreciate beauty and security. He's not stingy. He's the Dad who gives the prodigal the BEST robe, not the hand-me-down.