What Does the Bible Say About Greed?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on greed
Biblia mówi o chciwości w wielu miejscach, ostrzegając przed jej zgubnymi skutkami. Chciwość jest opisana jako skoncentrowanie się na własnych pragnieniach materialnych ponad potrzebami innych. Chrześcijanie są wezwani do unikania chciwości i zamiast tego praktykowania hojności i dzielenia się z potrzebującymi.
Bible Verses About Greed
1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil...”
Proverbs 15:27
“Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household...”
Luke 12:15
“And he said to them, 'Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.'”
Hebrews 13:5
“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have...”
Ecclesiastes 5:10
“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.”
Matthew 6:24
“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
Colossians 3:5
“Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.”
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