HABAKKUK 2:6 (CEV)
You're doomed!
You stored up stolen goods
and cheated others
of what belonged to them.
LUKE 12:15 (CEB)
Then Jesus said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourself against all kinds of greed. After all, one’s life isn’t determined by one’s possessions, even when someone is very wealthy.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Your life isn't defined by what you own so don't get greedy.
PRAYER
Lord God, giver of life and all that is good, I thank you for taking care of me -- even during lean times. I confess that when Jesus says we should guard ourselves against greed I'm overly certain that he is thinking of someone other than me. Greed isn't really my issue. Or is it? Help me to impartially examine my life for any signs of greed. Show me how even my honestly-acquired affluence is blinding me to the needs of those less fortunate. I'm going to define my life by something other than what I possess. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
