Is it just me, or does it seem that Greed has taken over the United States and the whole world? With banks and financial services failing, car companies in trouble, food prices rising while portion sizes diminish, it seems our paychecks just don't seem to stretch as far as it used to.
What is happening around the world? It seems like those who have, want more, and those who don't have, lose more. How long before Greed starts to wear down the fragile fabric of civilized nations elsewhere around the globe? Will the economies around the world get so bad that crime will rise to the point where no one will be safe anymore, even here in the United States?
In America, gone are the days where we as a nation used to help and look out for our neighbors. We are now starting to live by the dogma of a 'Me First' mind set.
Most know what Greed is, but what is the true definition as defined by Webster Dictionary?
Greed is an insidious sickness that can ensnare a person, even to the point of going against one's own knowledge of what is right and wrong. Greed is always accompanied with rationalization where deeds done to accomplish the benefits of Greed, are rationalized for or against those who are adversely effected by one's gain. I.E. "They deserved it", "They were going to lose it anyway", "I need it, they have enough", "I can put it to better use than they can", "Everyone else is doing it so I better do it before they do"...
So what does the Bible say about Greed and its partner, Covetousness?
Greed has been around for centuries, but in the latter days, Greed will grow and the hearts of Mankind will get worse and worse. As we head towards the end of time and the coming return of Jesus, we will start seeing more turn towards the "Me First" mind set and the outcome will be suffering and sorrow for Mankind.
With current times changing, who or what will you turn to when times get hard for you? I hope it's God, after all, this life isn't all there is to your existence. After this life is eternity. Decisions you make now, will determine what will happen to you after you pass from this life. Will you be with God or will you be destroyed in the Second Death?
Are you ready for eternity? God wants a relationship with you and doesn't want you to be lost from Him after time is stopped. Destruction in the Second Death is the penalty for the rejection of Jesus Christ as your savior.
God has made provision for you through His son Jesus. If you do not know Christ, please consider your future and the hard times that are speeding towards mankind and place your trust in Christ for this life and the here-after.
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