Weekly Devotional: Letting Go of Greed

Greed is often disguised as ambition or the pursuit of success. God calls His people to recognize greed for what it truly is: a heart that is never satisfied. Learn how to cope with the temptation of greed with Christ.

Hands clasped in prayer over an open Bible with coffee nearby, symbolizing spiritual reflection—contrasting material greed with inner devotion.
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Published on Jul 11, 2025

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  1. Oxford University Press. (n.d.). Greed. In Oxford Dictionary. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  2. Oka, R., & Kuijt, I. (2014). Greed is bad, neutral, and good: A historical perspective on excessive accumulation and consumption. Economic Anthropology, 1(1), 30-48.

Approved and verified accurate by the Local Outreach Coordinator of the Department of Spiritual Life on May 30, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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