Christians: Why not just rely upon Him for every need and put all of your energy toward the great commission?
Houses, cars, t.v's, boats, jobs, money, prestige, the pride of life, the drive to make the most of yourself can all be 'thorns' that grow up with you as a christian and at the end the thorns will choke you. So instead of pursuing all of these, why not be as John the baptist ??
btw/ I never give a thumbs down to anyones answer.