What Does the Bible Say About Greed?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on greed
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Bible Verses 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.”
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.'”
Ecclesiastes 5:10
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.”
Proverbs 15:27
“The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.”
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.'”
Proverbs 28:25
“The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.”
1 Corinthians 6:10
“nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.”
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