What Does the Bible Say About Greed?

1 Timothy 6:10

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”

Proverbs 28:25

“The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.”

Luke 12:15

“Then he said to them, 'Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.'”

Hebrews 13:5

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'”

Ecclesiastes 5:10

“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.”

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

1 Corinthians 6:10

“Nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.”