So how much is enough?

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. (Luke 12:31 NLT)

 God recognizes our material needs, and His Word contains plenty of promises of supply; in fact, all that we need. But Jesus also warned that a vain pursuit of wealth can be a stumbling block to a Christian life. Human nature also makes it difficult for us to correctly assess our needs.
 So how much is enough?
 The apostle Paul addresses this big question in a letter to Timothy, and his conclusion is surprising in its minimalism: “If we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.” He doesn’t say anything negative about living above this minimum standard, but his point is that real contentment isn’t related to material prosperity.
 We all need some money to provide for ourselves and our families, but once our basic needs and aspirations are satisfied, the pursuit of wealth often ends up being at odds with the pursuit of happiness.
 We should remember that true success and fulfillment in life come through learning about and getting closer to our heavenly Father. —S. Keating [1]

 The more [money] a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one. —Benjamin Franklin

[1] Anchor Cultivating Simplicity