Bible Verses About Greed
Bible verses about Greed
Discover what the Bible says about greed.
Each verse has been chosen for its relevance and insight into this important biblical topic.
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So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.
For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
Scripture Passages
Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.
We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
These [words] his parents spoke, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
And when he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
Yes, [they are] greedy dogs [which] can never have enough, and they [are] shepherds [that] cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.
In thee have they taken gifts to shed blood; thou hast taken interest and increase, and thou hast greedily gained from thy neighbors by extortion, and hast forgotten me, saith the Lord GOD.
Then Peter said to her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold the feet of them who have buried thy husband [are] at the door, and shall carry thee out.
And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee, that thou wouldst bring down Paul to-morrow into the council, as though they would inquire somewhat concerning him more perfectly.
And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after Paul had spoken one word, Well spoke the Holy Spirit by Isaiah the prophet to our fathers,
Who being past feeling have given themselves over to lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
Likewise [must] the deacons [be] grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre,
Woe to them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and run greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
Can two walk together, except they are agreed?
For many bore false testimony against him, but their testimony agreed not together.
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, but patient; not a brawler, not covetous;