The Correlation

Is there a connection between wealth and the meaning of life? I think there is unlimited correlations. First of all, what is wealth? Webster's dictionary 1st definition of wealth is "abundance of valuable material possessions or resources". The 2nd definition of wealth is simply "abundant supply". This second definition could mean virtually anything of value including love, friendship, relationships, and family in addition to the typically accepted forms of material wealth.

So, what is your definition of wealth? What is most important in your life? Those same things give meaning to your life, so as you can see, there is a direct correlation between the two. What blessings give you joy and happiness in your life? Do you have an abundant supply? Would you like to increase those, or are you content with your blessings?

But godliness with contentment is great gain. I Timothy 6:6

This chapter in the Bible is known for its great warning - "For the love of money is the root of all evil". But it goes on to describe what the rich should do with their blessings: ¹⁸Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. ¹⁹In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

Acquiring wealth, even in the materialistic sense is not bad, it depends on what you intend to do with those gifts. If you are doing it for the benefit of others, as St. Paul points out in to Timothy, you are laying up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation that they may take hold of life that is truly life.

Does this provide a good definition for the meaning of life? I like it!