Greed Causes Pain

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:10-12)

He who claims to be a Christian but cultivates greed and greatly desires to be rich and possess many things is, in fact, neither righteous nor truly of God.

The righteous person does not covet! Their delight is in the Lord. They seek to be just, good, and full of faith, demonstrating love for their neighbor, patience, and gentleness.