Materialism
Watchtower of Errors: doctrines named clearly from the safety of truth so they can be resisted.
Materialism treats matter, comfort, money, health, safety, and visible power as though they were ultimate. It forgets the soul while claiming to protect life.
What This Error Does
It makes eternal realities seem thin and bodily survival seem supreme. Screens, comfort, insurance, medicine, schedules, and money can rule a household more than prayer, , , confession, and preparation for death.
prepares souls for judgment and resurrection. sells them the world and teaches them to call it life.
How To Respond
proportion. The body is good, but the soul is worth more than the world. Prayer, , , almsgiving, and preparation for death resist materialism concretely.