Greed cannot be measured on the eternal scale of success. The two are incompatible For one to pursue such a corrupted state of heart almost seems the workings of a madman, yet, far too many do. Greed is everywhere and invasive. Worse than the common cold, greed seems so easy a condition to catch and without a natural cure.
Amazingly, many of us become infected and are unawares of our ailment until far into it's destructive course. There is hope for the infected, if one desires. For as pathogenic as greed is to the eternal soul, it's addictive nature keeps many of the stricken from seeking help until they are caught up in a public outrage, a personal tragedy, or maybe even at the court of their eternal judgment - where, some believe, the time to repent has been already spent.
Do not glean the fields. Do not take your neighbor's only lamb. Do not take your neighbor's spouse. Do not take what is given as charity for the needy. Do not withhold your worker's wages. The 'do not' list is seemingly endless. Be aware of conviction. It is your conscience. It was put there for a reason. Yield to it and seek wise counsel.
