DCLM Daily Manna 23 January 2024 — Beware Of Greed

 

DCLM Daily Manna 23 January 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Beware Of Greed

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TOPIC: Beware Of Greed (DCLM Daily Manna 23 January 2024)

KEY VERSE: "And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth" (Luke 12:15).

TEXT: Luke 12:13-21 (KJV)

13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.

14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things he possesseth.

16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a confident, rich man brought forth plentifully:

17 He thought, saying, What shall I do because I have nowhere to bestow my fruits?

18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build more significant, and there will I bestow all my fruits and goods.

19 And I will say to my Soul, Soul, thou hast many goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy Soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines avaricious as "to be greedy of gain, to be excessively acquisitive, especially in seeking to hoard riches." A covetous spirit is the desire to have more and never be satisfied with whatever one has. It is a wanton spirit that Christians must guard against.

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There was a large crowd around Jesus as He was teaching His disciples. One of those people who probably had a dispute with his brother and felt cheated in allotting his share of their father's property came to Jesus seeking justice. He wanted Christ to divide the inheritance for them. Jesus could have told him what was right, but He did not want to dabble in such civil affairs, as it could eventually lead to a conflict with the Jews and distract Him from His mission on earth. He, therefore, used the parable to warn the people to beware of covetousness.

Greed in the pursuit of wealth is linked to idolatry, which can endanger the Soul. It leads to the enslavement of the Soul, and it is tough for someone to please God when he is enslaved to riches. The love of wealth and riches gives a false sense of security, leading to temptation. This is why Jesus warned His disciples to be careful of covetousness. Apostle Paul also warned that the love of money is the root of all evil.

As Christians, we must not be too attached to earthly possessions. The rich must be ready to place their wealth at God's disposal and use it to expand His Kingdom. They must be prepared to distribute to the needs of the less privileged around them. While riches on their own are not sinful, amassing them to the extent that they seize your heart and take the place of God makes it a transgression.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Covetousness, like hard drugs, is intoxicating, addictive, and damning.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Acts 20-21

Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2024 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi, founder and general superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

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