Archive for 'Greed'

The Evil of Avarice

Luke 12: 13-21 Rom 4:20-25 / Lk 1 Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for though one may be rich, a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:15) All wealth in life is an illusion, Gold here on earth is in heaven dross; If your faith [...]

Seeing the Signs

Mark 8: 11-13 Gen 4: 1-15,25 / Psa 50 Why does this generation seek a sign? (Mark 8:12) We do not need to seek a sign To understand all things divine. These are revealed to us in time, Have faith and trust in God’s design. The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test [...]

The Real Treasure

Matthew 13: 44-46 Jer 15:10,16-21 / Psa 59 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. (Matthew 13:44) The hidden treasure that we seek Needs but few moments of our time, To read of Whom the prophets speak, Our Savior Jesus, Lord sublime. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in [...]

Faithfulness and Betrayal

John 13: 21-33,36-38 Is 49: 1-6 / Ps 71: 1-6, 15, 17 Will you lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times! (John 13:38) God tempers our fidelity In the fire of tests and trials. He’ll turn to good all inequities, Even [...]

Greed Breeds Dishonesty

Luke 16: 9-15 Rom 16: 3-9,16,22-27 / Ps 145 No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. (Luke 16:13) We can become poor in wisdom, Or other things like power and health; But if it [...]

The Subtle Snare of Greed

Luke 12: 13-21 Rom 4: 20-25 / Lk 1 Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:15) Take heed: avarice can multiply, Just as leaven makes bread increase; Having more can never satisfy, Greed is one dangerous disease. A man [...]