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A: A greedy person is someone whose primary goal in life is to get more and more of something they want, and their whole focus is on getting it. We usually think of money when we think of greed, but a person can be greedy for other things also—food, fame, possessions, prestige and so forth. The Bible repeatedly warns us against greed, and we ...
Greed always exacts a terrible price. Those who think only of themselves are seldom, if ever, at peace within. The Bible warns against greed and selfishness. These are forms of idolatry because these things replace the worship of God. Greed makes man a slave to accumulating wealth, and greed is repeatedly condemned in the Bible.
Daily Devotion. Released From Selfishness. He must increase, but I must decrease. —John 3:30. Self-centeredness is the basic cause of much of our distress in life. Hypochondria, a mental disorder which is accompanied by melancholy and depression, is often caused by self-pity and self-centeredness. Most of us suffer from spiritual nearsightedness.
A greedy person becomes consumed with their things and their wealth, and anything and anyone that gets in the way is pushed aside. The Bible wisely says, “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income” (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Only you can say if greed has crept into your life—but if it has ...
The answer is Jesus–and when someone claims to be a follower of Christ and yet allows greed or pride to control them, then they’re not following Jesus’ clear teaching. In fact, some of Jesus’ strongest words were spoken against those who claimed to believe in God but didn’t follow God’s law–in other words, those who were hypocrites.
Aug 30, 2021 · The world does object to the living Christ, all knowing and all-powerful. So we try to rationalize away the fullness of Christ, which includes His resurrection and His command to obey His Word. The Bible says, “Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes” (Isaiah 5:21). We must put less confidence in ourselves and more trust and faith in ...
Someday all evil will be cast “into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41, KJV). Third, the Bible tells us that in the meantime, God can give us victory over evil. This doesn’t mean bad things will never happen to us—but even when they do, we can know God is with us, and He will give us strength to ...
Sep 29, 2018 · Most people want to believe they will go to Heaven upon death because they don’t want to consider the alternative. But they must face the truth. Heaven will be filled with those who belong to Jesus Christ, for those who follow Him, obey Him and love Him, and Heaven is the place that Jesus is preparing for them. He said, “I go and prepare a place for you … that where I am, there you may ...
Jan 17, 2018 · A: I doubt if anyone likes a proud, arrogant person who thinks they’re better than we are, and constantly tells us that they’re right and we’re wrong. The Bible warns, “Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight” (Isaiah 5:21). But don’t misunderstand me—because I strongly suspect that these friends ...
Sep 21, 2016 · A: No, the Bible doesn’t promise that everyone who follows Jesus will become wealthy (nor does it promise that we’ll always be free of sickness). Nor is money to be the most important thing in our lives, even if God does entrust it to us. The Bible says, “Though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them” (Psalm 62:10).
