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 NASB95

“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed the evil thoughts, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries, deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness.

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Examples of greed

Of individuals

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Of false teachers

Matthew 23:25 NASB95

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence.

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Greed invites God’s judgment both now and later

Ephesians 5:5 NASB95

For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

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