Conspicuous Consumption is when you buy something, not primarily for its usefulness, but for the way it makes you look in the eyes of others. It is a boost for the ego. Let's look at the difference between being wealthy and wanting to be seen as rich.

"It seems modern life is not working for these young people and they have no idea why. They recognize that we are not living wisely. Instead, we are following the present-day dictates of our culture, breaking down life in return."

Wisdom allows us to understand the laws and principles of life and therefore enables us to harmonize our lives with reality. Instead of running headlong into it, you can prosper in your relationship with it.

A couple of years ago, I noticed something in the Bible that…