"I hate those who cling to worthless idols; as for me, I trust in the Lord." ~Psalm 31:6, NIV
The psalmist has one thing straight in his life: little metal (or plastic) objects don't deserve to be at the forefront of your trust. Despite the vigor with which you cling to your credit card for security, the fact of the matter is that material things only have the value we assign to them. That means that in the greater picture, they are worthless.
No matter your beliefs on the Son of God, I think we can generally agree with Him on at least one point: people are more important than possessions. Wouldn't you rather have a family that loves, supports and cares about you than $100,000? Wouldn't you rather have a partner that you knew would never abandon you, who loved you for who you were and supported your decisions than a Lamborghini? Relationships are what matter, relationships are the reason we are remembered, relationships determine how successful we've been in the end.
The Proverbs describe that it's better to have a good wife in a small house than a foolish woman and all the riches of the world. God is a person of sorts - someone we can relate to. He also happens to be the most bountiful giver and holder of all goods in the universe.
You can trust Him, or the goods He gives. The psalmist has it right - trust the hand that feeds you, not the food the hand gives.
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