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What does the Bible say about overcoming greed?

10 verses about overcoming greed, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

6 booksMost in Luke

Bible verses about overcoming greed

Ecclesiastes 5:10 — He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity. 9 votes
Luke 12:13 — And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 9 votes
Luke 3:10 — And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? 8 votes
Luke 12:15 — And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 8 votes
Colossians 3:5 — Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 votes
1 Timothy 6:6 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 6 votes
1 Timothy 6:17 — Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 6 votes
Hebrews 13:5 — Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 votes
1 Timothy 6:18 — That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 5 votes
Psalms 119:36 — Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 4 votes