Worldly Concern (Noun)
Meaning
The concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife; "they consider the church to be independent of the world".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Many critics argue that the pursuit of wealth and power is a worldly concern that can lead individuals astray from their spiritual goals.
- The meditation retreat aimed to help participants let go of their worldly concerns and focus on their inner peace.
- Some people view politics as a worldly concern that has no place in a house of worship.
- The artist's latest sculpture series explores the tension between spiritual aspirations and worldly concerns in modern society.
- She eventually chose a career that balanced her passion for the arts with the necessity of addressing more worldly concerns.