Buy Nothing Day – Nov 28th, 2008

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Consumerism is the idea that we buy more than our basic needs to bring happiness. Wikipedia explains consumerism as “the equation of personal happiness with the purchase of material possessions”. The true form of consumerism goes against what the Lord desires. Therefore, the anti-consumerism movement is not a fringe movement, but one that should be adopted and led by the Christian community.

God provides us money in order to provide for our needs (Philipians 4:19) and to test our faithfulness to Him and His Word (Matthew 25:21). God gives generously as an example to what we should be doing with our money ( 2 Corinthians 9:8; Luke 12:32-34) As He gives us money, we take what we need, and then pass along to others our excess. This is demonstrated by Ron Hutchcraft’s Thanksgiving dinner illustration. As God passes our “Thanksgiving dinner” around the table, we should understand social norms by taking some and passing the rest for others to enjoy. God has enough “food” for everyone, but if we don’t pass it along, the people down the table will not receive His blessing. Therefore, we will not fulfill His Will for our money and fail our test of faithfulness with our money.

On November 28th, 2008, AdBusters.org is advertising a Buy Nothing Day for North America. This is an important day to make a statement to our government, corporations, churches, and neighbors that we do not want to be apart of the “Consume Everything” cultural. Make this day a day of commitment to God and to live a simple life of giving, generosity, and beating debt. Please put this day on your calendar and decide how you will show your support to turn this cultural of consumerism towards the generous giving that God desires.