Other biblical texts which mention greed include: Exodus 20:17, Proverbs 11:24, Proverbs 28:25, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Philippians 4:6 and 1 Timothy 6:9-10.Ĭharity cures greed by putting the desire to help others above storing up treasure for one’s self. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” The Bible says the following in Hebrews 13:5, “Let your conduct be without covetousness be content with such things as you have. Greed is an excessive pursuit of material goods. Temperance cures gluttony by implanting the desire to be healthy, therefore making one fit to serve others. Gluttony is an excessive and ongoing eating of food or drink.ġ Corinthians 10:31 says, “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”Īdditional Bible references include: Psalm 78:17-19, Philippians 3:19-20, Proverbs 23:1-3, Proverbs 23:19-21 and 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. The Bible also mentions lust in the following verses: Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28, Philippians 4:8, James 1:14-15, 1 Peter 2:11 and 1 John 2:16.Ĭhastity or self-control cures lust by controlling passion and leveraging that energy for the good of others. The Bible speaks about lust in 2 Timothy 2:22, “Flee also youthful lusts but pursue righteousness, faith, love peace.” Lust is a strong passion or longing, especially for sexual desires.
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> Get your free Bible study guide: A Second Chance at Life Seven deadly sins list & meanings You can find a list and meanings of the seven deadly sins below. According to Christian tradition the seven deadly sins are: envy, gluttony, greed or avarice, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath.
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