Flattery, Greed, and the Heart Condition; Defrauding Part 2

12/01/2025 27 min

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Keeping Summarized: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLMDefrauding Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_EsYjJoPUF_2WIfTtFp8pE9### Defrauding: Flattery, Greed, and the Heart ConditionThis video continues a series on the biblical word "defrauding" by examining how it manifests in everyday life, including through flattery and a self-centered pursuit of wealth. The discussion uses the story of the rich young ruler and a personal anecdote about a generous grocer to highlight the contrast between hoarding possessions and living with a heart focused on God's kingdom. It challenges the idea that wealth is an end in itself and suggests that greed and anxiety about the future can be a form of living with a "lack mentality" and not trusting God.* The definition of flattery as a form of defrauding.* The link between a self-centered life and the motivation for accumulating wealth.* An exploration of how a Christian businessman should operate with generosity rather than a focus on profit.* A look at how the rich young ruler's self-centeredness prevented him from following Jesus.* The concept that true contentment comes from trusting God for provision, not from hoarding possessions.The core takeaway is that defrauding, in its various forms, is ultimately a heart condition rooted in self-centeredness, falsehood, and a desire to take from others what you want for yourself.#Defrauding #Greed #Flattery #ChristianBusiness #RichYoungRuler #TrustingGod #BiblicalTeaching #SelfishnessDefrauding, Biblical meaning, Word study, Mark 10, Rich young ruler, Commandments, Aposto, Idolatry, Eternal life, Christian living, Expository preaching, New Testament, Bible study, Selfishness, DeceptionIn this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical idea of defrauding by taking a look at the examples that the Bible gives us of where this concept is used.In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical idea of defrauding by taking a look at the examples that the Bible gives us of where this concept is used.