Jesus warned, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life
does not consist in an abundance of possessions” (Luke 12:15). Greed is
more complex than a single trait or motive. If it were it would be easier
to avoid. Jesus warns us that greed is sneaky. It can creep into our lives
unnoticed. He even says there are “all kinds”. Let’s explore four specific
types of greed Jesus highlights in this passage.
The first two types emerge from a dispute presented to Jesus. “Teacher,”
someone in the crowd said, “tell my brother to divide the inheritance with…