From Hebrews 13:5: “Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for He has said, ‘I will never leave you or forsake you.'”

Coveting greed, money, power
Like Judas, actions tasting sour
God’s teachings, pushing them aside
Sowing seeds, giving up control
Loving money above all else
Trading Christ, reaping sin’s bankroll
Souls filling with love of money
Lusting for power, endless greed
Selling even our Savior Jesus
Cashing evil’s footprints, each deed
Life’s journey ending in ruins
Betraying Christ for power’s game
Walking with our selfish Judas
Missing out on Salvation’s claim
Lovers of ourselves, over Christ
Following evil’s empty voice
Draining life’s grace-empty wallets
Realizing now, God offers choice
Born into this world, with nothing
Taking nothing from planet earth
Living within self, contentment
Walking with Jesus, our rebirth

From 1 Timothy 6:9-10: “But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.”
A poem full of wisdom. Walking in the footsteps of Christ can keep us from the temptations of greed! 🌟
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Amen Susan! Indeed the teachings of Jesus can help steer us away from such temptations. Blessings.
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So true, we leave this world empty handed. All the money in world is just temporary. Only Jesus is worth living for,
Thank you Richard for your wise and truthful words.
Blessings
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Crissy, I appreciate your perspective about such matters. Amen to the presence of Jesus who steers us away from such temptations. Blessings.
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Wise words Richard.
Human greed is at the root of most of the ills plaguing the world 😒
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Ashok, your words summarize the poem’s message in a clear and concise manner. Blessings.
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You write so well Richard 😊
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