Bible dictionary for children
Greed
Greed is a desire for more that pushes aside care for others.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Greed is a desire for more that pushes aside care for others. It can make possessions seem more important than relationships.
Talk about it
How could always wanting more stop someone enjoying what they have?
An example from the Bible
Jesus warns that a person's life is not measured by how much they own. He then tells a story about a rich man storing up goods for himself.
Read Luke 12:15 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Luke 12:15
He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
