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Sleepless for the Wrong Reason

Ecclesiastes 5:12 (AMP) The full stomach (greed) of the rich [who hungers for even more] will not let him sleep.   Let’s hunger for righteousness, not riches. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they … Continue reading

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Let Go of Greed

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Who’s Greedy? (Friday)

Contentment: the antidote to greed. Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) 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.”  Love God … Continue reading

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Who’s Greedy? (Thursday)

I admit it–sometimes I get greedy, I want something that isn’t mine. God nudges me: You don’t trust my plan for you, my provision for you?   King David’s words from Psalm 51 come to mind: Against you, Lord, and you … Continue reading

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Who’s Greedy? (Tuesday)

We can trace a thread of greediness through Scripture, from Eve’s temptation in Genesis to the avaricious beast of Revelation. David, a man after God’s own heart, coveted his neighbor’s wife. Even Christ’s disciples jostled for the best seats in … Continue reading

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Who’s Greedy?

  We hear a lot about greed. Who do you think are the biggest culprits?     Greedy Wall Street executives–building their wealth on the backs of others Greedy politicians–pretending to care about the country while they stuff their own … Continue reading

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