The Nature of Covetousness

What warning did Christ give concerning covetousness?BR-ASI9 444.17

“And He said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” Luke 12:15.BR-ASI9 444.18

What does Paul call covetousness?BR-ASI9 445.1

“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” Colossians 3:5.BR-ASI9 445.2

What do these sins bring upon mankind?BR-ASI9 445.3

“For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience.” Colossians 3:6.BR-ASI9 445.4

What double service did Christ say is impossible?BR-ASI9 445.5

“Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Luke 16:13.BR-ASI9 445.6