Not sure what verses to tie into today's entry, but I heard a story on NPR today that seemed to sum up a lot of today's societal woes.
The Gallup Research Corporation had conducted a survey in which the results determined that cell phone manufactures were releasing new phones too frequently. Consumers reported they wanted a longer period of time between their current phone and the release of the next generation. I thought to myself that it should not matter how often a new model is released if you are happy with what you have.
The only reason I could think of for this consumer wish was the compelling "need" they felt to get the next model within days or hours of its release. Newer means better. Next is superior to present. But obviously consumers kept purchasing the next best thing or the market system would have created a longer lag between new phone releases.
Rather than have self-control and contentment, the average consumer felt the need to purchase new, even though the current device served their needs. They hoped the cell phone providers would step in and be their self-control. Apple would be their conscience. Samsung their budget manager.
This cell phone dilemma is but one example of a lack of contentment that is rampant. Different car. New phone. Younger spouse. Bigger house. Stuff will never satisfy.
God fulfills. God completes. God satisfies.
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