........"THE WAY TO OVERCOME GREED"........

.........G R E E D........

       Let them do good, that they be rich in good words, ready to give, willing to share.
      
       Greed... It has topped highly paid executives, brought down giant corporation, and cost thousands of workers their jobs and retirement funds.  The unrestrained corporate greed is a greater threat than terrorism.

       Greed whisper in our ear that we would be happier if we had more money, more things, and more power.  It creates discontent and a growing desire to do whatever it takes to pain position and possessions.  But the Bible commands us to trust in God, not in uncertain riches.  The way to overcome greed is to flee from it and to "pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness".  And those who are rich in his present age, who have more than is needed, should be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share.
       Contentment and generosity are the opposite of greed.  As we learn to think God for what we have and freely share it with others, we stop trying to fill the spiritual vacuum in our heart with things.  And when we love Jesus more than money and possessions, we find that He is the greatest treasure of our lives.  We discover that knowing Him is the source of genuine satisfaction.
       The best remedy for greed is generosity.......