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The prosperity
gospel.
The three steps of
greed:
1. I see.
2. I want.
3. I take.
Controlling greed.
“In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their
extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they
gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.
Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege
of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.” (2 Corinthians 8:2-4 NIV)
Potiphar’s wife let greed in when she “cast longing eyes on Joseph.” (Genesis 39:7).
Looking at material things with desire can
make us want them more than the spiritual
things. That’s how greed is planted.
In the parable of the sower, Jesus explained
that the seeds that fell among the thorns
were choked by “he worries of this life and
the deceitfulness of wealth.” (Matthew
13:22 NIV).
The poor worry because they don’t have
enough. The rich worry because they want
more.
Wealth is not bad, but it can deceive us, and it may require excessive attention.
That’s why we are encouraged to fix our eyes on Jesus and not on material things
(Hebrews 12:2)
“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food,
that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to
make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave
to her husband with her, and he ate.” (Genesis 3:6)