Tag Archives: greed

Too Good to be True; August 3, 2023

Posted on August 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:41-43 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it … Continue reading →

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The Sabbath; December 28, 2021

Posted on January 3, 2022 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 17:21 This is what the Lord says: Be careful not to carry a load on the Sabbath day or bring it through the gates of Jerusalem. We have gotten so far away from the concept of a Sabbath that … Continue reading →

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God’s Supply; December 4, 2020

Posted on December 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. This verse is widely quoted, with a variety of motives. Sadly, one of those motives is self-centered greed, but it actually doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Satisfaction; November 1, 2019

Posted on November 3, 2019 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 5:10 Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless. Solomon writes a good bit about wealth, which is hardly surprising since he was fabulously wealthy. In all … Continue reading →

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Controlling Sins; September 21, 2019

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119 bears a lot in common with the book of Proverbs, because it has a lot of pithy one-liners, and this is certainly one … Continue reading →

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Greed; June 24, 2018

Posted on June 26, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Jesus’ instructions to “be on your guard” here are something … Continue reading →

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Living Out What We Say; July 25, 2017

Posted on July 27, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 5:20 Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said to himself, “My master was too easy on Naaman, this Aramean, by not accepting from him what he brought. As surely as the Lord lives, I will … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 41:53-54 The seven years of abundance in Egypt came to an end, and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. Nothing cements the authority of a prophet like having their words come true! Joseph ascended … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2015

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 5:2-3 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording … Continue reading →

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August 14, 2013

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 17:17 He must not take many wives, or his heart will be led astray. He must not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold. There is a great sense of irony in reading this passage on kings, (14-20) written … Continue reading →

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