Acquisition Quote by Ravi Zacharias
“In a culture where the possibility of wealth and the acquisition of things is so defining of success, we end up pursuing things that, even if we are successful, can never deliver what we envisioned they would. The reason riches become such a snare is because we end up evaluating life in mercenary terms and being seen by others in such terms, and life is just not so.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Materialism and true fulfillment, 2010
Pursuing wealth as success leads to emptiness; evaluating life by riches traps us in a mercenary view.
In simple terms: Chasing money doesn’t bring real happiness.
Seek purpose beyond material gain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- financial advice
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines success for you?
- How can you balance material goals with deeper values?
Wealth can still provide comfort and opportunities, complicating the critique.