God spoke to me last night about the dangers of avarice which is greed for the things of the world.
Greed is a compulsive emotion to acquire the possessions of the world. Greed takes your focus off God and on satisfying self.
Greed can never be satisfied; you will always want more.
The individual operating with greed does not trust God. He does not believe in the promises of Jesus such as “My God will supply your every need according to the riches of His glory in Christ”.
Greed comes from Satan. He wants to distract you from God and his ultimate purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy believers.
Greed will eventually destroy your relationships and bring many griefs.
The secret to avoiding greed or making impulsive decisions is to submit to the authority of the Holy Spirit. He is the life of Christ and dwells inside all believers. He knows you better than you know yourself. He is omniscient and sees every detail of your future. He desires to counsel and guide your spending patterns.
The efficacy of Christ comes to those who pray for their needs and desires but do not take action until they hear from God.
The Holy Spirit will tell you what to buy in His perfect timing. He will even surprise you by identifying things you will need that have never crossed your mind.
This spiritual discipline is based on walking by faith and trusting Jesus implicitly for your every need. There is no reason to worry or make hasty decisions because God desires to bless you.
Jesus is in control and you can concentrate on prayer, reading the Bible, and listening for His voice.
Many believers can’t grasp that Jesus wants to give you more than you ask or think. Wait on God by faith and He will reward you abundantly.
Hal Hollister Ministry 