Buying Quote by Robert Herrick
“Buying, possessing, accumulating--this is not worldliness. But doing this in the love of it, with no love of God paramount--doing it so that thoughts of eternity and God are an intrusion--doing it so that one's spirit is secularized in the process; this is worldliness.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Worldliness” from his collection, 1648
Accumulating possessions isn’t worldly unless it replaces spiritual focus.
In simple terms: Material focus can secularize the soul.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual over material pursuits.
Themes
materialism
spirituality
secularism
Mood
thoughtful
contemplative
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- daily consumption
- gift giving
- charitable acts
- personal budgeting
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do I keep spiritual values amid material desires?
- What practices keep me grounded?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on material can erode spiritual depth.
