Do you agree with what Jesus Christ said regarding possessions in excess and greed?

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Luke 12:15
And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”

[jjj101010]

I believe that the bible was written a considerable time after the death of Jesus and therefore any recollection of what he said that is documented in the bible is likely to have been greatly distorted between the time he said it and when it was written down, most likely a story passed down the generations before it was written

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Your belief is dead wrong. 🤷‍♂️

[jjj101010]

Ok, when was it written then? Happy to be corrected

[jjj101010]

From my research the New Testament was written between 50 & 100AD

[ObscuredBeyond]

Simply having everything can be a curse. Having enough, and knowing what to do with it, is preferable. No lie there. Greater possession is no substitute for versitility.

[dustybiker]

Mind games and manipulation through stories. Mental illness is timeless.

[HighlyVolatile]

It's a form of self-imposed slavery as I see it to revolve around happiness around material possessions. Liberation comes when we free ourselves of such a burden.

[HighlyVolatile]

* It's a form of self-imposed slavery as I see it to revolve [our] happiness around material possessions.

[HighlyVolatile]

Like so:

[t-8900]

I agree it makes people and society better. Sometimes I fail miserably at this though.

[888theGreat]

He said it was hard for a rich man to make it to heaven. Why? They don't have needs. They don't need to pray to God and rarely think about him. There idol is money and time.

[OddBeMe]

Yes and I’m atheist. It’s a good lesson, said in countless religions years before Christ. But limiting excess in everything is important. (Cough) Vatican!

[DaveToo]

Store not earthly possessions, but rather, store your love of God, that you might find the kingdom.

[Exterminatore]

I agree with 100% of the things Christ said including this.

[Guardian45]

That's not covetedness; that's a neurodivergent behavior, probably Compulsive Behavior or Hoarding. Usually related to psychological control or security issues.

[Guardian45]

covetousness***

[Uptowngirl88]

I'm a minimalist by choice but yes I agree

[UpdateGloomyNights_]

Of course i believe Isa (Jesus) prophet

[jimmy2]

Yes the many like your pic it's bad