Greed reaches far beyond grasping for wealth. What gives greed power is the desire and will to possess. When a man or woman is too possessive, it equates to being excessively controlling, which creates suffering for all involved
The issue is lack of trust that evolves into a vicious circle, sometimes called a vicious cycle. Lack of trust creates the need to control, which limits freedom of choice. Eventually, conflict and crisis become the framework for a temporary solution until the vicious circle is regenerated.
Who can tolerate extreme possessiveness? Healthy relationships benefit each person’s need to be trusted and respected. In Mark 7:20-22 Jesus said what comes out of a person makes them unclean, like evil thoughts, deceit, envy, and greed. All of these are forgivable when they are surrendered to the cleansing power of God and are replaced with trust and respect as well as the choice to freely love one another.
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Christ
[Jesus] has set you free. This means you are really free. Now hold on to your
freedom and don’t ever become slaves…again.
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