A reflection on the sin of greed
A reflection for the day
James 4:3
You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.
A reflection on the sin of greed
Our Heavenly Father,
It is at this time we think about the meaning of sin. There are many references to sin in the Bible. Some of us are able to see that to sin is to live a life that is not God inspired. Some of us are able to understand that sin can refer to the way we behave. We are able to see that the Ten Commandments are commandments that God wishes us to abide by. The Ten Commandments are regarded as the basis of our laws and statutes.
“Thou shalt not covet” is one that is a sin of materialism and greed. Many of us are able to see that these sins are evident worldwide. Some of us recognise that these are sins that are present in our life styles; at home and at work. There are many that can see that materialism and greed is a sin that pervades our society. Materialism and greed is evident in our homes as we often make purchases that are unnecessary. Greed is evident in our homes as the purchases we make are often for showmanship.
Much of this is also evident in our workplace. We are able to say that many businesses are attempting to reflect an ethical practice. There are many concerns today about the way businesses are managed. Some of these concerns have been raised by the general public. Much of what has been said has been related to earnings of managers. Much of what has been done has been done in response of the concerns that have been raised.
Heavenly Father, the concerns that we have are ones of pure greed and materialism. These concerns are concerns that manifest themselves in our homes, in our schools and in our workplace. These concerns are ones that need to be reflected upon carefully. There are many times in our lives when we need to be more prudent in our spending. There are many times in our lives when we need to think of those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
Heavenly Father, it is at this time we hope and pray that Mankind will reflect on the need for much of what he purchases, it is at this time we hope that he will reflect on what the true meaning of needy is and we hope and pray that Man can look inward and see the error of his ways.
Heavenly Father, we hope that Man will change his ways and put aside thoughts of materialism and greed, now and always.
Amen
Posted on February 29, 2012, in Lent, The sin of greed and tagged businesses, covet, ethical business practice, greed, home, Lent, materialism, prayer, religion, school, sin, Ten Commandments. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.
I have been made aware that I have been spending too much on unnecessary items. It is all to easy, in this present clime, to be persuaded by relentless advertising to purchase goods or holidays. I am attempting to remedy this and hope and pray that I have the support of our Father.