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Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Saturday, February 24, 2024

OVERCOMING GREED: A HEART ISSUE

Greed extends beyond a desire for money; it encompasses an intense and selfish desire for various things, such as fame, possessions, attention, and more. A greedy person is self-centered and never satisfied, always hungry for more. Greed is a spiritual disease affecting all areas of a person's life, stealing away their joy and well-being.

Greed is responsible for much sorrow, and it is a destructive force that can ruin families and relationships. It is crucial to understand that it is the love of money and not money itself that poses a problem. The love of money interferes with worshiping God and can lead to a constant desire for more, never finding true satisfaction.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I reject greed in my life and choose to walk according to the precepts of Scripture. May my light shine before all men, and may I find contentment in Your presence. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Further Reading:

Ecclesiastes 5:10 “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.”

Hebrews 13:5 “Let your character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]. For He [God] Himself has said, 'I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support.'"

Read through the bible in 1 year: Leviticus 15:1-16:28 Mark 7:1-23 Psalm 40:11-17 Proverbs 10:13-14

Read through the bible in 2 years: Ez 4-5 & Ps 48