What Does the Bible Say About Greed?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on greed
圣经在许多地方谈到贪婪是一种罪恶行为，敦促人们远离贪婪并强调满足于神的供应。贪婪是对财富和物质的过分追求，而圣经教导我们应当更注重灵性和永恒的价值。神要我们将心思放在天上的宝藏，而不是地上的财富。
Bible Verses About Greed
1 Timothy 6:10
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil...”
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."”
Proverbs 28:25
“The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.”
Ephesians 5:3
“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people.”
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."”
Colossians 3:5
“Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.”
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.”
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