Money Cannot Buy Happiness

[293 words] The title of this article has almost become trite. If you search for the phrase, “Money cannot buy happiness,” literally hundreds of articles appear with the same or similar title. So why is it that people still seek after money with such diligence? A second question is comparable. Why do people seek things like notoriety and fame as if it’s an end-all of life? I think the answer to both of those questions is that things like riches and fame are a poor substitute for putting God first in your life.  Consider the example of Marshall Brain. Professor Brain was a multimillionaire. He had all the money anyone could want. He was the founder of HowStuffWorks.com which sold for $250 million in 2007. He was a very popular writer and TV host. Among scientists and students of science, he was a rock star. He was also a militant atheist….