Condemnation of greed

Greed is a feature of the fallen world

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Greed is an expression of sinful human nature

Mark 7:21–22 NIV

For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.

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Examples of greed

Of individuals

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Of false teachers

Matthew 23:25 NIV

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

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Greed invites God’s judgment both now and later

Ephesians 5:5 NIV

For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

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