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The temptation of power
As believers, we need to be freed from this temptation for power.
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The Big Short, Big Money, and Greed
Greed on Wall Street was a given — almost an obligation… The line between gambling and investing is artificial and thin.
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Greed isn’t about being rich
Then Jesus said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourself against all kinds of greed. After all, one’s life isn’t determined by one’s possessions, even when someone is very wealthy.” (Luke 12:15) If we could easily identify “greed” as just a dollar amount, it would be so much easier. We often try to put a dollar amount on greed… and then tax it. The…
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Unconscionable
The presidential campaign has reached the $2 billion mark. Each candidate, plus the “Super PACs,” plus political party dollars have added up to this presidential election raking in $2 billion. It won’t stop. We will give reasons as to why this is “necessary,” and even some who will say it “helps the economy.” But I find it unconscionable. Democrats. Republicans.…