If there are observers from other planets, they must wonder about this god being worshipped by earthlings. His name is Greed. He is so popular that several different prime-time television programs are devoted to his worship. People contend for the right to lead the ritual of following Greed. The Master of Ceremonies calls “Do you feel the need for greed?” and all the devotees scream with delight. It is a silly religion but many people have adopted it.
Greed has always been a serious problem for our culture, even being a part of the so-called “American Dream”. It has been a magnet to draw many people to this country. It’s primary doctrine is one word: “more!” From childhood to old age the word is chanted. It is a contradiction to such Biblical teaching as 3 John 1:2 (NIV) “I pray that you enjoy good health, that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
A healthy soul in a healthy body is having the best of both worlds, spiritual and physical. Certainly this recognizes that we have needs in both areas and both needs ought to be satisfied. But it is very clear that if you don’t have a healthy soul, nothing else is going to matter. Nothing physical can satisfy the deepest spiritual needs of your life. Greed will always keep you grasping for more.
When your soul is healthy you can trust Jesus to meet your needs and
He will. It is fascinating to me that if Jesus is feeding 5,000 hungry people (John 6) or seven hungry people (John 21), it is all the same to Him. I can tell you that the god called Greed can never satisfy your spiritual hunger, only Jesus can do that for you. What Jesus gives is always free.
“Father God, our desire for things exposes our inner emptiness
and longing for You. Help us to identify our problem. Amen”
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