Today, the scripture passage reminds us of a very important aspect that we should always be aware of: there is a temptation in the human heart to always be on the lookout for our own good, but taken to the extreme, such an outlook leads to an overpowering presence of greed.
Speaking to the crowds, Jesus said: Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich,
one's life does not consist of possessions (Lk 12:15). Greed can be defined as the desire to accumulate physical things, but this tendency can ultimately leave us still wanting because no matter how many physical possessions we may have, the true hunger that is hidden in our hearts is for acceptance and for love, and these are intangible and freely given.
If we are aware of the presence of greed in our lives, or in the lives of others, perhaps it would do us well to pray today for the gift of a grateful heart. The greater our ability to be thankful for what we have, the less will be our temptation to desire more.
Have a great day.
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