Unpacking the Root of the World's Problems: Greed and Selfishness

Scripture: "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." - 1 Timothy 6:10

1. Greed leads to exploitation and inequality in society.

2. Selfishness blinds individuals to the needs of others and promotes a culture of me-first.

3. The pursuit of material wealth can cloud judgment and lead to moral compromise.

4. Greed and selfishness erode relationships and community bonds.

5. Overcoming these traits requires a shift in values towards empathy, generosity, and selflessness.

Dear God, we pray for the strength to resist the temptations of greed and selfishness, and for the wisdom to cultivate a spirit of generosity and compassion towards others. May our hearts be open to your guidance and may we walk in the path of love and humility. Amen.

My story

Once upon a time, in a world filled with greed and selfish desire, there lived a young woman named Sarah. Sarah was surrounded by people who only cared about themselves, and she often found it difficult to trust and connect with others.

One day, Sarah stumbled upon a group of individuals who radiated love and compassion. They spoke of a higher power, a God who loved unconditionally and showed them how to live selflessly. Intrigued, Sarah began to explore this faith and soon discovered the power of God's love.

As she delved deeper into her newfound faith, Sarah's heart began to change. The spark of God's love ignited within her, illuminating her path and guiding her towards a life of selflessness and generosity. She found joy in serving others, in putting their needs before her own, and in spreading love wherever she went.

In a world consumed by greed and selfish desire, Sarah became a beacon of hope, shining brightly with the light of God's love. Her story inspired others to follow suit, to let go of their selfish ways and embrace the transformative power of love.

And so, in a world of darkness, Sarah's story became a testament to the truth that God's love has the power to conquer all, to heal hearts, and to ignite a fire of compassion that can change the world.

Comments

Restoring Relationships

Last Tuesday, during Eskom’s Stage 6 load-shedding, I sat in my dimly lit Akasia living room, staring at a WhatsApp message from my cousin Thabo. Our once-close bond had fractured over a political debate—ANC vs. EFF—that spiraled into personal jabs. His text read: *“You’ve become a coconut, bra. Black on the outside, white-washed inside.”* My reply? A venomous *“At least I’m not a populist clown.”* Pride, that sly serpent, had coiled around our tongues. But as the generator hummed and my coffee cooled, Colossians 3:13 flickered in my mind like a candle in the dark: *“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”* Unconditional. No asterisks. No “but he started it.” Just grace. **II. The Theology of Broken Pipes** South Africa knows fractures. Our Vaal River, choked by sewage and neglect, mirrors relational toxicity—grievances left to fester. Yet, Christ’s forgiveness isn’t a passive drip; it’s a flash flood. To “bear with one another” (Colossians 3:13) is to choo...

Cultivating Patience

## The Divine Delay: When God Hits Pause on Your Breakthrough (From My Akasia Veranda) Brothers, sisters, let me tell you, this Highveld sun beating down on my veranda in Akasia isn’t just baking the pavement. It’s baking my *impatience*. You know the feeling? You’ve prayed, you’ve declared, you’ve stomped the devil’s head (in the spirit, naturally!), yet that breakthrough? It feels like waiting for a Gautrain on a public holiday schedule – promised, but mysteriously absent. Psalm 27:14 shouts: *"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage!"* But waiting? In *this* economy? With Eskom plunging us into darkness and the price of a loaf of bread climbing faster than Table Mountain? It feels less like divine strategy and more like celestial sabotage. I get it. Just last week, stuck in the eternal queue at the Spar parking lot (seems half of Tshwane had the same pap-and-chops craving), watching my dashboard clock tick towards yet another loadshedding slot, my ow...

Rejecting Shame Through Identity in Christ

I live in Akasia, Tshwane, where the jacarandas paint Pretoria’s streets with purple hope each spring. From my modest home, I watch the city hum—buses rattling down Paul Kruger Street, hawkers calling out at the Wonderpark Mall, and the chatter of students spilling from TUT’s gates. Life here is vibrant, yet beneath the surface, many of us carry an unseen weight: shame. It’s a thief that whispers lies about our worth, chaining us to past mistakes or societal labels. As a Christian writer, I’ve wrestled with this shadow myself, and I’ve learned that only one truth can break its grip—our identity in Christ. Let me take you on a journey through my own story, weaving it with the tapestry of South African life and the radiant promise of Scripture, to confront shame and embrace who we are in Him. ### A Personal Tale of Shame’s Grip A few years ago, I stood at a crossroads. I’d just lost a job I loved—a writing gig at a local magazine in Pretoria. The editor said my work was “too confro...

The Chronicles of Load-Shedding . Harold Mawela

Search This Blog