Greed
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6: New Testament Idolatry – Greed, Image, Power, and False Religion
1. Introduction While the Old Testament often portrays idolatry in overt, physical forms—statues, shrines, and rituals—the New Testament unveils a more subtle and internalised form of idolatry. Though Greco-Roman idols remained visible in Jesus’ and Paul’s day, the Holy Spirit, through the apostles, expands the definition to include greed, status,…
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66. Greed
1 Kings 19:10 10 And he said, I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life,…
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The Parable of the Rich Fool
1. Title of the Parable The Parable of the Rich Fool (with application to the Pharisees) 2. Scripture Reference(s) 3. Thematic Category Rebuke or Warning to Religious Leaders; Greed; Vanity; Misplaced Security; Eternal Accountability 4. Parable Summary Jesus tells a parable about a rich man whose land yields a plentiful…