Greed

If you find yourself in a state of sin, simply cultivate the opposite.

Greed

Greed comes from the belief in lack, that there is not enough, and from a lack of trust in the total abundance of God. When we stop trusting in God, we take it upon ourselves to hoard money and resources, believing that it is scarce and hard to come by. Greed comes from a lack of love and generosity for others and a spirit of competition, believing we must compete against others for these limited resources, and only the best or the strongest will win. In reality, there is enough for everyone, if we would turn to God, making greed unnecessary.

The opposite of greed is charity, giving selflessly to others out of love and a belief in God's abundance. In the Yoga Sutras, aparigraha, or non-greed/non-attachment is the last of the yamas, the 1st limb of yoga, which outlines personal ethics.

The Seven Deadly Sins	The Seven Virtues
1. Pride	1. Humility
2. Greed	2. Charity
3. Lust	3. Chastity
4. Envy	4. Gratitude
5. Gluttony, Drunkenness	5. Temperance
6. Wrath, Anger	6. Patience
7. Sloth	7. Diligence

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