We're taught materialism first

Our modern American way of life is a blessing, but it may also be more of a curse than we realize. I wonder if that's partially why clearly transformed believers are seem to be so uncommon these days. To say our priorities are out of whack is an understatement. Worshiping God is relevant to us only when we "go to church." Our lives seem to accomodate God in varying degrees, but it's obvious that our lives aren't about God. We work hard to accumulate things: wealth, nice homes, cars, comfortable lifestyles, and a level of freedom that financial security brings. We also accumulate trash, knick-knacks, trinkets, and all sorts of possessions that become obstacles. Our materialism clutters our lives and chokes our faith. We'll justify our labors to "keep the land in the family" or "to provide for my family after I'm gone" or "because I've worked hard for what I have." Now there's nothing wrong with any of this, but when was the last time you heard of a Christian selling everything they owned and giving the money to the Church? When was the last time you heard of people selling out and moving to a 3rd world country to be missionaries? When was the last time you heard of someone selling some possessions to give money to a needy family? When was the last time I did anything good for someone else when it wasn't convenient for me? Exactly!
I think our faith and our churches may becoming impotent because of materialism. Jesus himself said we cannot serve both God and riches. He also said it's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven. And while he also said that "with God all things are possible" it's evident that we're "betting the ranch" on the camel.