For hoarding consumers it can be emptying store shelves, while the getting is good, for their own gains.
Interestingly enough, today is "Prime Time"----Amazon's big, if not BIGGEST, shopping day. Hopefully a day to be frugal not just one of accumulation. Even the frugal might consider sharing their savings with others.
Greed. Certainly not a new concept. Think Me First. Self-centered All about me.
In our culture it can start around age two. " He won't share" for a toddler means, means "he" has it and I want it. Though the scenario might change the concept is often present, in full measure, during the career years.
This year golfers are all a "twitter" over the defection from the US tour of some of its members to join the Saudi Arabia LIV tour. Why?
Three Guesses.....1) $ 2) $$ 3) $$$ Which has one ask. How much is enough?
Sadly, the answer often remains the same.....always a little more.
What does God say about greed? It certainly does not define greed as contentment.
Be not eager for money, but eager to serve. (1 Timothy 6:10)
..do not forget to do good and share with others....(Hebrews 13:16)
I say the opposite of greed is selfless.
"Whoever is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble to his family...." Proverbs 15"27a)
"Keep your life free from the love of money." (Hebrews 13:5)
Don't let "Greedflation" define you as a part of your conversations.
More later.................I would have put I'm going shopping but folks who know me, know I am NOT a shopper! Nothing wrong with shopping, it's just not in my wheelhouse.
