Jeremiah 6:13 “From the latest to the greatest, all are greedy for gain.”
A close relative of covetousness, greed is quite possibly the parent of more evil than any other sin. Greed cheats, robs, murders, and slanders in order to achieve its desires–and each of us is born with greed in our nature.
The Bible teaches that greed is idolatry, because it places things at the center of our lives instead of God. We in America, for instance, are so bent on making money that we do not have time for God and the spiritual disciplines. It is not a sin to be rich, but if our riches have choked out our spiritual life, then being rich has become sin–and we are poverty-stricken in God’s sight. Furthermore, the love of money corrodes the human heart, spoiling our happiness and setting us in conflict with one another. The Bible says that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (1 Timothy 6:10).
As long as the prodigal son sang the song of “Give me,” his lot was misery, want, loneliness, and famine. But when he changed his song to “Forgive me,” he found himself in a state of fellowship, comfort, and plenty. What song are you singing?
Michael & Alison Smitherman
The Singing NetSurfers
Giving produces all abundance from what is given.
Taking consumes everything good from what was desired.
Giving lifts and expands the giver.
Taking lowers and shrinks the taker.
Seeking giveness,
Z gardener
Author’s note: this gardener will be on sabbatical through the end of April. The daily devotional will be on leave as well. If possible, will try to send some photos for you edification from time to time. Peace. Z.
Good Morning Garden 
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