Then He said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15
“Greed will demand of you labor, danger, hardships, and troubles, and you will readily agree to its demands. For what purpose? So you can have what will fill your purse but empty out your peace of mind!”
Augustine of Hippo in A Dictionary of Quotes from the Saints, ed. Paul Thigpen (Charlotte: TAN Books, 2001) 54.
Great meetings in Cairo. I am headed to Aswan in Upper Egypt. Thanks for your prayers for safe and healthy travel and ministry.
But in this season, COVID is not the only thing to avoid.
We have to be on our guard for greed. Life is not found in all the material possessions that marketers are advertising these days.
It’s crazy to think about the lengths people go to slave, scrape, and save in order to amass earthly wealth. Then when they purchase things, it only leaves them empty.
Are those things fun and great? Perhaps? But at what cost? The price is peace of mind. But each person must answer the “For what purpose?” question.
The vaccine for greed is giving. As I minister in Egypt with I invite you to help me get the GTP regional campaign for Middle East / North Africa over the top.
The goal for their match is $5,000 and they are at $4,527, only $473 to go. So close. The funds will go to NABLA Initiative with whom I am multiplying faithful stewards.
Give according to your ability and get this in return. Get the peace of mind knowing that you are avoiding the malady of greed and know that the treasures are safely stored up in heaven.