Jesus warns against the dangers of greed, a silent and deadly killer that afflicts all people, regardless of their financial status. He teaches that greed is not about possessions, but about the fallen conditions of the heart. Jesus identifies seven symptoms of money sickness, including boasting, worry, money comfort, stinginess, overspending, can't turn it off, and stockpiling. He prescribes a cure for money sickness, including waking up to the brevity of life, being rich toward God, rethinking contentment, and having a radical experience of grace.
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