Avarice Quote by Ambrose
“What will you do if your product still further increases next year? You should then destroy again the warehouses which you are now preparing to build, and build bigger. For the reason why God has given you fruitful harvests is that He might either overcome your avarice or condemn it; wherefore you can have no excuse. But you keep for yourself what He wished to be produced through you for the benefit of many - nay, rather, you rob even yourself of it, since you would better preserve it for yourself if you distributed it to others.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Early Christian Homily, 4th century
Excessive accumulation leads to moral decay; true wealth lies in sharing for communal benefit.
In simple terms: Greed harms both giver and receiver.
Key Takeaway
Share resources generously.
Themes
greed
community
morality
generosity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- business growth
- personal wealth
- philanthropy
- resource management
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance growth with generosity?
- What limits should be set on personal accumulation?
A Different Perspective
Unlimited expansion can cause unsustainable inequality.
