Tuesday, January 3 Keep your eyes open and guard against every sort of greed.​—Luke 12:15.

[Áine]

Tuesday, January 3

Keep your eyes open and guard against every sort of greed.—Luke 12:15.

 

Greed led Judas Iscariot to become a despicable traitor. He did not start out that way though. (Luke 6:13, 16) Judas was evidently capable and dependable, for he was in charge of the money box. But at some point, Judas began to steal, despite having heard Jesus’ repeated warnings about greed. (Mark 7:22, 23; Luke 11:39) Judas’ greed became evident during an incident that happened not long before Jesus was put to death. Jesus and his disciples, including Mary and her sister, Martha, were guests of Simon the leper. During the meal, Mary got up and poured on Jesus’ head perfumed oil that cost a lot of money. Judas and the other disciples got very upset. The other disciples may have felt that the money could be better used in the ministry. But Judas’ motive was different. He “was a thief,” and he wanted to steal money from the box.—John 12:2-6; Matt. 26:6-16;Luke 22:3-6. w21.06 18 ¶12-13

[New World Explorer]

Judas ... from a prospect of immortality in heaven -  to no resurrection hope.

It just shows that taking side on Satan's front only kills and destroys everything.

   

[Wayne]

Jehovah provides enough to satisfy ALL our needs, BUT are we satisfied with his provisions? If so, we will be able to avoid the snare of greed. (Colossians 3:5) 

Edited January 3, 2023 by Wayne