Navigating the Culture: Affluence and Consumerism

success is the highest priority

The majority of this generation says that _______________________________ in life.

66%, 60%, 65%

___ want to finish their education, ___ want to start a career and ___ want to be financially independent by age 30.

16%

___ say becoming spiritually mature is important.

20%

___ want to get married by age 30.

The More You Have, the Happier You Will Be

Cultural Lie #1:

50

Today Americans report more depression and anxiety than over the past __ years.

400%

Antidepressant use has gone up ____ in the last decade.

Teen depression

_______________ is the most common mental health disorder dramatically increasing from previous decades.

at risk group, preteens from affluent

Newly identified _____________ in USA - ______________________, well-educated families.

You are What You Own

Cultural Lie #2:

identity in stuff, our worship of self

We seek _________________ because it validates ___________________. Just ask the advertisers.

Repent of our own sinful pursuit of affluence, Learn to say no to your desires, Pay for the things you want, Create a budget, Avoid debt, Give things away regularly, Expose yourself to the reality of poverty, Practice gratitude daily

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