No, greed is a separate sin.
In the Book of Proverbs, it is stated that the Lord specifically regards "six things the Lord hateth, and the seventh His soul detesteth." namely:
- Haughty eyes
- A lying tongue
- Hands that shed innocent blood
- A heart that devises wicked plots
- Feet that are swift to run into mischief
- A deceitful witness that uttereth lies
- Him that soweth discord among brethren
The Seven Deadly Sins were developed in the 4th century by the monk Evagrius Ponticus which was later revised by Pope Gregory I.
Description of the seven sins:
Pride - Excess belief in one's abilities, that interferes with the individual's recognition of the grace of God. It has been called the sin from which all others arise. Pride is also known as vanity.
Envy - Is the desire for others' traits, status, abilities or situation.
Gluttony - Is an inordinate desire to consume more than that which one requires.
Lust - Is an inordinate craving for the pleasures of the body.
Anger - Is manifested in the individual who spurns love and opts instead for fury. Anger is also known as wrath.
Greed - Is the desire for material wealth or gain; ignoring the realm of the spiritual. It is also called avarice or covetousness.
Sloth - Is the avoidance of physical or spiritual work.
The Seven Deadly Sins Vs. The Seven Heavenly Virtues
Luxuria(Extravagance/Lust) vs. Self-Control/Chastity
Gula(Gluttony) vs. Faith & Temperance
Avarita(Avarice/Greed) vs. Generosity
Socordia(Sloth/Discouragement) vs. Zeal
Ira(Wrath/Anger) vs. Kindness
Invidia(Envy) vs. Love
Superbia(Pride) vs. Humility
2) The bible advise us to flee from temptation does not mean that we cannot fight against temptation. It means that we should as we are weak against temptation, but if temptation is present already, we should fight it.
3) Some prophecies might be a calling -> Carrying out the Will of God. Does prophecies mean that there is pre-destination? Why is there a need for prophecies?
Prophecies is to authenticate prophets for nearby prophecies. Similarly, it is also to authenticate that Jesus is truly the Messiah through the fulfillment of prophecies.
Prophecies are also present to give hope and to attune us to God's plans
4) What happened to Gentiles in the past? Are they saved?
Audrey to find out
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