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July 13, 2008

Series: "The Heart of the Matter" #5

 "Getting Rid of Greed"
                                 Barry Lind

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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.” Luke 12:15

Do you know what is behind greed? Fear!

And He told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops. Luke 12:16–17

Then he said, This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I’ll say to myself, You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry. Luke 12:18–19

But God said to him, ‘you fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’ This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.” Luke 12:20–21

How do We Conquer Greed?

1. Ask God, what do you want me to do with that you have given to me?

2. Become Generous.

a. Support the work of the Lord.

b. Share with others in need.

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