Greed is condemned by Scripture as contrary to the purposes of God.

Psalms 10:3

Greed is a feature of the fallen world

Romans 1:29

See also

1 Corinthians 5:10
Mark 7:21-22

Greed is an expression of sinful human nature

See also

Ezekiel 33:31

pp Mt 15:19-20

Romans 7:8
Joshua 7:21

Examples of greed

Ezekiel 22:12

Of individuals

Daniel 5:23
Matthew 23:25

See also

Of false teachers

Jeremiah 6:13; 8:10
Luke 11:39
2 Peter 2:3,14
Ephesians 5:5

Greed invites God's judgment both now and later

See also

Proverbs 15:27; 28:8,25; 29:4
Ezekiel 18:10-13; 28:5-7
Amos 8:4-7
Micah 2:1-3
Habakkuk 2:5-6
1 Corinthians 6:9-10

See also

5412 money
5793 arrogance
5867 golden rule
6133 coveting
8733 envy
8773 jealousy
8821 self-indulgence
8827 selfishness