Effects of Greed in the World Today?

Inherited imperfection of all mankind brings us into the throws of greed. There are many different structures of greed such as, American greed, quotes about greed, infectious greed, greed and fear, greed verses love and the price of greed. With all these various explanations, the question arises, what is greed? The World English Dictionary defined that "greed is excessive consumption of or desire for food; gluttony; excessive desire, as for weath or power." Francine Morrissette in her article, The Third Deadly Sin-Greed expressed, "He who dies with the most stuff wins." She then went on to explain that greed, "is the battle cry of the greedy. In today's consumer society, this deadly sin is one that affects almost everyone." The definition and truth of Francine's words permeates our lives each day. Yet what is the reality of this infectious trait?

Greed has caused more damage to the relationships of families and friends. Families are losing their homes which they have lived in for years. It is not unusual today to see empty homes with "bank owned" signs posted in the windows. Neighborhoods are experiencing a foreclosure crisis never seen before, as families are thrown out into the streets. This is truly a display of greed where inordinate things are more valuable than people. The economic depression has caused parents to lose their jobs, therefore unable to pay their mortgages. Young children along with their parents are now homeless. This source of greed truly demonstrates that our society, "cherishes things more than people or relationships."

The price of greed has also destroyed friendships. People utilize scams against their friends sometimes without knowledge or intention. For example, there are numerous scams today developed for the sole purpose of greed. Whether the scam involves debt relief, home modification, credit score or travel scams, it is detrimental to its victims. Their neighbor or friend may get introduced to the swindler, thinking that the scam is an opportunity to make fast money. The pyramid scam is then introduced where, all your friends and neighbors are invited to become a part of this tremendous money making deal. You then bring your friend in as you explain what, "a wonderful, make money while you sleep," plan this is. Your friends then becomes involved and decide to invest hundreds of dollars. In the end, the only person making money is the greedy swindler who started the pyramid scam. Their friendship is now effected or completely damaged forever. For centuries, this has been the price and face of greed.

A major scam that is the ultimate source of greed and is played upon millions; is the debt relief scam. Many people struggle with the burdens of credit card debt. While individuals are ensnared within the prison of these debts, along comes a disreputable company claiming they will help you payoff your debts through debt solution program. They have you deposit hundreds of dollars, as they gather all the information about your credit cards that you are behind on. Every month they charge you a payment of almost two hundred dollars, as they so call negotiate with your credit card company. A lawyer who was very familiar with the industry of credit solution companies admitted, "a lot of these companies are owned by the credit card companies." At the end of the year, the credit card company will file your nonpayment with the government and receive payment from your taxpayer dollars. After receiving payment, this debt solution company which is possibly owned by the credit card company, will now come after you and pretend they are going to make this great deal for you. You are advised that only half of your balance owed is needed, although the credit card company has already received payment. Another thing some debt relief companies do, is take the information you gave concerning the highest amount you may owe on a credit card. A shrewd representative may inform the credit card company of your intentions to include this large amount in their program. The credit card company will then go out and file a judgment against you through the courts, in order to receive their money in larger amounts, at a quicker pace. They can even put holds on your personal bank account to fulfill, the payment of that judgment. You have not only paid the credit card company through your taxpayer dollars but you have also been swindled by the debt relief company which is possibly owned and operated by your credit card company. There might be some reputable debt relief programs out there, so pray and do your research. Unfortunately, there are more scams going on in this industry than ever. What a world of reckless greed which effects our lives daily.

Today the world is focused on greed, wealth and power. Home modification scams are more abundant than ever. Families struggle to make their mortgage payments after losing their jobs. Now scams are created to contact these people and charge them a thousand dollars or more. The scam artist claim they will contact your mortgage company and modify your mortgage. In the meantime, nothing is accomplished and they have collected all this money which could have been used to pay your mortgage. Remember also, that the home modification scam company will advise you not to pay your mortgage. Although your mortgage continues to add up. Three months may pass and not only have you not heard from the loan modification scam company but now you receive a foreclosure notice. Before you know it there is so much interest and penalties, that you cannot afford to pay the late payments and your home can be lost in foreclosure. The loan modification scam company is no where to be found. You have just been scammed. This is another effect of greed that continues to sweep the country.

Greed is an unscrupulous desire for wealth and power. It does not have a heart or concern for the damage it causes. Greed is infectious and contaminates the world. It alienates the individual from family, friends and God. It is a selfish act that benefits only the greedy individual temporarily. Remember, "whatever we sow, we shall reap." Why not focus your life on positive seeds that will reap love. Material things which is usually the focus of the greedy person, will come and go. A good reputation with man and God can give you pleasure and allow you to sleep at night. Meditate on these words and live a happy, good life without the negative effects of greed.

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