Tag: greed

  • He punishes the one who is faithful

    He punishes the one who is faithful

    The challenge of teaching the parable of the talents is not just about how we see it, but about how we can miss what is right in front of us.

  • Possessions

    Possessions

    When we’re told to get rid of our possessions, what are we really thinking about? And why is it so hard to do?

  • Watching By Forgiving Debts

    Watching By Forgiving Debts

    There’s a single word in the Lord’s Prayer we often miss. Remember a few weeks ago how the disciples asked Jesus how to pray? He responded with a familiar prayer about hallowing, heaven, and daily bread. Then he says And forgive us our sins,for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. Did you notice? Jesus links sin and indebtedness.…