Money is like sea water

The Roman's had a proverb that went like this: "Money is like sea water - the more you drink it, the thirstier you become." 

In our generation we see this proverb coming to life, although I think this has been true of all generations. Greed is at the heart of many public ills and is certainly prevalent in most governments. It is ironic that the more we pursue "greed" the thirstier we become.“

"Greed is a bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.” – Erich Fromm

I believe that if we had the privilege of hearing Jesus preach in our modern churches he would use the same words he used in the first century: 

"Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” - Luke 12:15

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Greed changes us

Ambrose of Milan made an insightful comment on the greed of people. He wrote:

"God ordered all things to be produced so that there would be common food for all, and so that they earth would be the common inheritance of all. Thus, nature has produced a common right, but greed has made it the right of a few."

History tells us that humanity battles to share. Those in power laud it over those who are poor. This happens generation after generation. History should teach us that this always ends in disaster, but we are very slow to learn.Greed teaches us something about the state of our hearts. As Andy Stanley points out...

"Greed is not a financial issue - it's a heart issue." - Andy Stanley

Luke 11:39 - "Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness."

"There is enough on this planet for everyone's need, but not for everyone's greed." - Gandhi

What has God give to you?
Are you willing to share with others?

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