Wisdom Against Greed: Guarding Our Hearts in Conflict

📖 Introduction

Wisdom is a treasured theme throughout Scripture; it guides us in choices large and small. However, even believers can falter when greed sneaks into our hearts, particularly in conflict and lawsuits. This study will illuminate how greed can twist motives, foster division, and undermine Christian witness, while showing us God’s path to righteous wisdom and peace.

Legal greed—the desire to gain more through lawsuits or disputes—can cause even well-meaning believers to stray from God’s standards of justice and love. When our eyes focus more on personal gain than on truth and reconciliation, the destructive power of greed can pervade our decisions, relationships, and spiritual walk. The Bible warns repeatedly about the dangers of covetousness, not only in terms of wealth but also in how we handle disputes.

Throughout this 7-day journey, we will delve into key Scriptures showing how greed can corrupt, examine God’s call for justice tempered by mercy, and embrace the wisdom that leads us to act with integrity. God desires that believers in all matters—legal or interpersonal—reflect His character: loving, just, humble, and wise.

As you engage these reflections, may your heart be open to examine motives honestly, seek God’s wisdom keenly, and pursue peace with courage. Wisdom is not merely knowledge but living skillfully in God’s fear, honoring Him above selfish desires. Let us learn to discern how to handle conflicts without succumbing to greed, allowing God’s Spirit to produce fruit of righteousness in every action.