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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Greed

Is what “we have” in terms of riches of any value to God?

May 9, 2020

Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have? Do I have enough to eat and …

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I get lots of invitations to do things. There is only one that is worth a hoot. It is the one from Jesus. It is the best ever. It is an invitation oozing with good news and love.

September 19, 2019

There is so much that goes into our life. But what I need to focus on is what kind of …

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“Take care! Protect yourself against the least bit of greed. Life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot.” ~Jesus

May 2, 2018

Greed is very insidious. It creeps into my life and I don’t recognize it at all some days. I have …

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“I also know your insides are maggoty with greed and secret evil.” ~Jesus

February 20, 2018

When he finished that talk, a Pharisee asked him to dinner. He entered his house and sat right down at …

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Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have?

December 28, 2017

Panic over money is greed’s cousin. I have panicked. I don’t know what to do. Am I content with what …

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Don’t be greedy for happiness. You’ll be more than happy with humility. God is in a good mood.

November 4, 2015

Greed comes in all forms. It takes all shapes. It is not all about money. We are developing a culture …

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“I have never understood why it is ‘greed’ to want to keep the money you’ve earned, but not greed to want to want to take somebody else’s money.” ~~Thomas Sowell

February 26, 2015

This rings true. Generosity should be through the act of individuals. It always serves the needs of the deserving better …

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"It’s what comes out of a person that pollutes … all these are vomit from the heart. There is the source of your pollution." ​~~Jesus

November 20, 2014

Jesus challenges us to be concerned about the right things. Jesus is direct in his message to us. No mistaking …

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Panic is greed’s cousin. Will we be content with godliness?

April 7, 2014

Panic over money is greed’s cousin. Am I content with what I have? Do I have enough to eat and …

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    • “The pearl of justice is found in the heart of mercy.” ~St Catherine of Siena
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