What if a pill really could make you smarter

"Be on guard against every form of greed; life is not in possessions" - Luke 12:15

'Limitless' is a movie released earlier this year essentially about a man who gets addicted to a drug which allows him to use 100% of his cognitive power instead of an indicated 20%.  The movie was well received by viewers and critics alike earning a modest $80 million dollars worldwide at the box office.  The tagline for this movie is "What if a pill could make you rich and powerful?".  This movie speaks to heart of the sins of greed, lust, and idolatry.  Our protagonist (the hero of the movie) in his first act under the influence of this "pill" is to manipulate his landlord's wife into committing adultery.  The film highlights the character's exploits for promiscuity, greedily accumulating wealth and then running from people attempting to acquire his drugs (it should also be noted that the protagonist acquires the drugs through theft).  While just a movie, this film invites the viewer to revel in the imaginary quest for power and riches.  It denies the true value in life founded in faith and work.  The implicit nature in humanity is founded on how we live in relation to others around us.  When good people choose to do good things we build up the kingdom of God.  Our sense of accomplishment in life is not in the amount of money in our bank nor is it in how many many people we control but rather in the service to God that we render for each other.  "Limitless" is superficially entertaining because it acts much in the same way as pornography in that it appeals to our desires of the flesh.  God speaks to us today in Sacred Scripture and through the workings of the Holy Spirit to get past these inward desires and exchange them for things of true and lasting value.  We must persevere in faith and overcome temptation in holiness.  We must never lose hope and we must always trust in the Lord.  God provides for all of our needs and only asks us to follow him.