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relationship with God will not seek nor

expect to find fulfillment and inner

satisfaction from those pleasurable activities

and possessions because they’ve already

found fulfillment in Christ. And unlike

those who are not born again by God’s

Holy Spirit, a Christian in fellowship with

God will continue to experience

fulfillment and contentment even when a

pleasurable activity comes to an end or

when the thrill of a new home, car, etc.,

subsides.

It should be noted, however, that

Christians should live in moderation in all

areas of life and should not extravagantly

accumulate earthly and luxurious possessions

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