A 10 Point Theology for Decluttering

Here's what I preach to myself as I declutter in January:

1.       Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. Luke 12:15

2.       Spiritual life can be choked out by clutter, which is part of "the cares and riches of this life. " Luke 8:14

3.       God is pleased when we give things away cheerfully.  2 Cor. 9:7

4.       Sharing our excess goods is one way to bear fruit in keeping with repentance. Luke 3:11

5.       One of God’s names is Jehova Jira – God who provides. If we give away something and end up needing it later, we can trust God to provide. Phil. 4:19

6.       Giving to those in need stores riches for us in Heaven, and is an expression of love for the church.  Luke 12:33

7.       Sharing what we have pleases God. Hebrews 13:16

8.       Everything we own has been given to us by God.  We are only stewards of our stuff. Psalm 24:1
 

9.    God is not a God of confusion, but of order (think about how this is exemplified in creation).  An orderly home reflects God's character. Genesis 1
 

10. Hoarding goods "just in case" can be a way of trusting my stuff to keep me safe and happy instead of my God. Psalm 31:6