The Sermon Story

Jesus warned, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions" ( Luke 12:15 ). He also taught that "it is more blessed to give than to receive" ( Acts 20:35 ). These nine stories about greed and generosity, retold in our own words, include myths, folk tales and fiction about what greed does to us, and true stories of people who chose to hold their money loosely. Each ends with a takeaway for sermons or reflection. Stories in this collection: The Golden Touch: The Story of King Midas "My Precious": Sméagol and the Ring How Spider Got a Skinny Waist "Why Would I Give It to You?" The Corporate Flag A Billionaire's Warning About Markets John Wesley: Gain All You Can, Save All You Can, Give All You Can The Businessman Who Gave His Company Away "He Will" ──────── ✝ ──────── The Golden Touch: The Story of King Midas We sometimes say that a successful businessperson has "the...