Selah · Answered from Scripture
What does the Bible say about greed?
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He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”
Luke 12:15
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
1 Timothy 6:10
He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 5:10
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
Proverbs 28:25
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).
A reflection
The Bible warns against greed and the love of money as sources of great trouble and strife. In Luke 12:15, Jesus teaches that life is not defined by material wealth, emphasizing the futility of covetousness. Additionally, the verses in 1 Timothy 6:10 and Ecclesiastes 5:10 reveal that those who chase after wealth often find themselves dissatisfied and filled with sorrow, indicating that true contentment comes from trusting in God rather than material possessions.
This reflection was written by AI from the verses above. The verses are quoted verbatim; the AI never writes Scripture.
Where traditions read it
- Catholic
- Catholic tradition teaches that greed is a sin against the virtue of charity and warns that serving wealth can lead to a life devoid of true spiritual fulfillment.
- Orthodox
- In Orthodox teaching, greed is seen as unprofitable, leading individuals away from true life and satisfaction found in God.
- Protestant
- Protestants often interpret the warnings against greed as a call to focus on spiritual wealth and generosity, emphasizing that material possessions should not take precedence over faith.
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