March 22, 2025

THE DANGERS OF GREED

Apst. Emmanuel Osezele

KEY TEXT: HEBREWS 13:5 KJV: Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Greed is a destructive force that consumes the hearts of men, leading them away from the ways of God and into self-destruction. Greed blinds people to the needs of others, causing them to prioritize wealth and possessions over faith, love, and compassion. The Bible warns us repeatedly about the dangers of covetousness and the consequences it brings. "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 TIMOTHY 6:10).

A greedy heart is never satisfied, always craving for more, yet never finding true contentment. No amount of riches can fill the void that only God can satisfy. The pursuit of wealth without godliness leads to emptiness and despair. Many people are wealthy but empty on the inside because they seek worldly pleasure instead of godliness. It is written: “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity” (ECCLESIASTES 5:10).

Greed leads to dishonesty and corruption, as people seek to gain wealth by any means necessary, even at the expense of others. It distorts morals and tempts individuals to engage in deceitful practices for personal gain. Greediness and honesty are like two parallel lines that cannot meet. "The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death” (PROVERBS 21:6).

PRAYER:

Father, have mercy on me, in any way I have been fighting for what is not in your will for me. Forgive me and grant me the spirit of contentment and gratitude, in Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

1 TIMOTHY 6:10 KJV: “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”