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If I am not a minimalist, I see my paycheck as the means through which I can afford that bigger house or cooler truck or second house on the lake. The only limiting factor on how much money I can spend on stuff is how much money I have. But deciding to live a minimalist life creates positive limitations. Sure, I have to take time to figure out what I need, and those needs might change with the seasons of life. But the parameters are basically set at“ I want to own just what I need to own.”
I can choose to charge the single mother less than I would have before. God is still meeting my needs-but my flexibility and approach have
changed because I’ ve set a limitation.
Excerpted from Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Becker. Copyright © 2026 by Becoming Minimalist LLC. Published by WaterBrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, LLC. Used by permission.
And as soon as the boundaries are set, I get to ask a brand-new-to-me question:“ What am I going to do with my income since I don ' t need it to buy more stuff?" Again, all the worldly temptations still exist: I can hoard it; I can go on luxurious vacations; and so on. Getting as much as possible can still be my motivation. But if God is directing my steps and I am open in a new way to seeing that I don’ t need as much as I can get for myself, I can begin to see my work in a new way. I can bill for less. I can volunteer my talents more. I can help someone else get ahead.
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Joshua Becker is the # 1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of several books including his latest, Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World( WaterBrook). He’ s the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. His websites welcome over 1M readers each month and have inspired millions around the world to consider the practical benefits of owning fewer possessions. Joshua and his family live in Peoria, Arizona. 10