What is your definition of a greedy person? - Billy Graham …
A: A greedy person is someone whose primary goal in life is to get more and more of something they want, and their whole focus is on getting it. We usually think of money when we think of greed, but a person can be greedy for other things also—food, fame, possessions, prestige and so forth. The Bible repeatedly warns us against greed, and we ...
Am I greedy for wanting to make a good living?
A greedy person becomes consumed with their things and their wealth, and anything and anyone that gets in the way is pushed aside. The Bible wisely says, “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income” (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Only you can say if greed has crept into your life—but if it has ...
The church is full of hypocrites who are just as greedy or stuck up …
The answer is Jesus–and when someone claims to be a follower of Christ and yet allows greed or pride to control them, then they’re not following Jesus’ clear teaching. In fact, some of Jesus’ strongest words were spoken against those who claimed to believe in God but didn’t follow God’s law–in other words, those who were hypocrites.
Billy Graham Daily Devotion: Released From Selfishness
Daily Devotion. Released From Selfishness. He must increase, but I must decrease. —John 3:30. Self-centeredness is the basic cause of much of our distress in life. Hypochondria, a mental disorder which is accompanied by melancholy and depression, is often caused by self-pity and self-centeredness. Most of us suffer from spiritual nearsightedness.
Let Jesus Fill You With Love and Compassion - Billy Graham …
The Bible rightly says, “The greedy bring ruin to their households” (Proverbs 15:27). As a footnote, I hope your letter will encourage people to think more carefully about their estates (even if they have little), and to do all they can to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts.
If God Is in Control, Why Do Bad Things Happen to Us?
Someday all evil will be cast “into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41, KJV). Third, the Bible tells us that in the meantime, God can give us victory over evil. This doesn’t mean bad things will never happen to us—but even when they do, we can know God is with us, and He will give us strength to ...
Does God really care how we use our natural resources?
God gave us natural resources to use to make our lives better, but He also gave us the ability to exercise wisdom in our use of these resources. As Mr. Graham has pointed out, “The Bible also warns against the misuse of those resources or exploiting them in the wrong or greedy way. You see, how we use (or misuse) our resources affects other ...
Why does God seem to bless some people even when they don't …
You see, a person may be very successful in the eyes of the world and yet be a failure in God’s eyes. This is why material success isn’t necessarily a sign of God’s blessing. Yes, sometimes it is; God does call some people to positions of wealth or influence. But often it is only a sign of a person’s selfish determination or even greed.
When something bad happens to us, is it because God is …
A: Sometimes bad things do happen to us because we’ve chosen to disobey God and do things that are clearly harmful. For example, someone who deliberately ignores God’s moral laws and becomes wildly promiscuous may pay a terrible price by contracting a sexually transmitted disease. But don’t misunderstand me; most of the bad things that ...
Why Do Christians Sometimes Come Across as Arrogant?
Jan 17, 2018 · A: I doubt if anyone likes a proud, arrogant person who thinks they’re better than we are, and constantly tells us that they’re right and we’re wrong. The Bible warns, “Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight” (Isaiah 5:21). But don’t misunderstand me—because I strongly suspect that these friends ...