GREED VS CHARITY

The definition of greed is “an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what
one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth.” It is a fine line
between greed and just normal desires.

In today’s society money seems to be what most people strive for themselves.
That act alone is not necessarily Greed. As well as someone who gives to charity does
not make them charitable.

The Virtue of Charity is something we are all called to do in our lives. This does not just
mean giving of money but can also be of our time, talents and gifts. If we give and we
are only doing it to show off or be in the spotlight, then that virtue is out of our reach.
The virtue of charity only comes into us when our act is pure in nature.

The line between Greed and Charity can be a very thin line. If we are giving only
to gain more and more then Greed wins out in the end and what you feel was a good
act has turned into a sin. The sin of greed can take over your life if you allow it. Do
charitable acts to keep greed at bay in your life. The intent behind it must be pure. Let
the spirit lead you in your actions of charity. You will find that the “wealth” of doing
good acts is far more rewarding than the “wealth” of the world. We cannot always
know what is going on in someone’s else heart, just like in the picture I chose above
because we cannot tell if he is giving the money away or taking the money for himself.

THANK YOU…...

Article by: DAKSH GUPTA

Class – VIII C