Reading my daily text this morning, I was prompted to post the warnings that are mentioned concerning this 'thing' in human nature that can lead us off the path to life, entirely.
Keep your eyes open and guard against every sort of greed.—Luke 12:15.
"Greed led Judas Iscariot to become a despicable traitor. He did not start out that way though. (Luke 6:13, 16) Judas was evidently capable and dependable, for he was in charge of the money box. But at some point, Judas began to steal, despite having heard Jesus’ repeated warnings about greed. (Mark 7:22, 23; Luke 11:39) Judas’ greed became evident during an incident that happened not long before Jesus was put to death. Jesus and his disciples, including Mary and her sister, Martha, were guests of Simon the leper. During the meal, Mary got up and poured on Jesus’ head perfumed oil that cost a lot of money. Judas and the other disciples got very upset. The other disciples may have felt that the money could be better used in the ministry. But Judas’ motive was different. He “was a thief,” and he wanted to steal money from the box.—John 12:2-6; Matt. 26:6-16; Luke 22:3-6. w21.06 18 ¶12-13
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2023
Greed can manifest itself in many ways as the text confirms..."every sort of greed" needs identifying.....the "me first" attitude that is so predominant in a world with no excuses, can mean that many are exploited for the financial gain of others. This is nothing new of course, but in today's enlightened society it is no longer justifiable.
Nowhere is this exploitation seen so clearly than in the exploitation of the poor in order to benefit the mega-rich. Greed is the driver of the commercial system and only satan could be the inventor of such a greedy system.....this is even the case seen here on these boards, sadly, advertising of products is the life or death of any internet site. You can't even talk about God and the Bible without someone trying to sell you something. Who can even watch TV anymore without banks of ads taking way too much time away from the program we are trying to watch..... Facebook....YouTube....any site that people frequent....we see the vultures are sitting, waiting to prey on us.
The old saying is true..."a fool and his money are soon parted". The ads are slick and designed to grab our attention away from what we were viewing before the rude interruption. Propaganda is designed to change opinions about many things.....our food, entertainment, what we drink, where we spend our vacations and a host of other areas like politics and medicine.
Are we awake or asleep as to the extent that our desires are being groomed to want what they are selling.....?
Keep your eyes open and guard against every sort of greed.—Luke 12:15.
"Greed led Judas Iscariot to become a despicable traitor. He did not start out that way though. (Luke 6:13, 16) Judas was evidently capable and dependable, for he was in charge of the money box. But at some point, Judas began to steal, despite having heard Jesus’ repeated warnings about greed. (Mark 7:22, 23; Luke 11:39) Judas’ greed became evident during an incident that happened not long before Jesus was put to death. Jesus and his disciples, including Mary and her sister, Martha, were guests of Simon the leper. During the meal, Mary got up and poured on Jesus’ head perfumed oil that cost a lot of money. Judas and the other disciples got very upset. The other disciples may have felt that the money could be better used in the ministry. But Judas’ motive was different. He “was a thief,” and he wanted to steal money from the box.—John 12:2-6; Matt. 26:6-16; Luke 22:3-6. w21.06 18 ¶12-13
Examining the Scriptures Daily—2023
Greed can manifest itself in many ways as the text confirms..."every sort of greed" needs identifying.....the "me first" attitude that is so predominant in a world with no excuses, can mean that many are exploited for the financial gain of others. This is nothing new of course, but in today's enlightened society it is no longer justifiable.
Nowhere is this exploitation seen so clearly than in the exploitation of the poor in order to benefit the mega-rich. Greed is the driver of the commercial system and only satan could be the inventor of such a greedy system.....this is even the case seen here on these boards, sadly, advertising of products is the life or death of any internet site. You can't even talk about God and the Bible without someone trying to sell you something. Who can even watch TV anymore without banks of ads taking way too much time away from the program we are trying to watch..... Facebook....YouTube....any site that people frequent....we see the vultures are sitting, waiting to prey on us.
The old saying is true..."a fool and his money are soon parted". The ads are slick and designed to grab our attention away from what we were viewing before the rude interruption. Propaganda is designed to change opinions about many things.....our food, entertainment, what we drink, where we spend our vacations and a host of other areas like politics and medicine.
Are we awake or asleep as to the extent that our desires are being groomed to want what they are selling.....?
