What Does the Bible Say About Greed?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on greed
Библия многократно обращается к теме жадности, предостерегая нас от ее опасных последствий. Жадность описывается как стремление к наживе и накоплению богатства, в ущерб духовным ценностям и отношениям с Богом и ближними. Библия призывает нас быть довольными с тем, что у нас есть, и не искать корыстных выгод за счет других людей.
Bible Verses About Greed
1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil...”
Proverbs 28:25
“A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched.”
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.'”
Ephesians 5:5
“For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.”
Hebrews 13:5
“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'”
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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