Acquire Quote by Pachomius the Great
“We are assailed by the temptation of the love of money. If you wish to acquire riches ? they are the bait of the fishers hook ? by greed, by trafficking, by violence, by ruse or by excessive manual work that deprives you of leisure for the service of God ? in a word by any other means ? if you have desired to pile up gold or silver, remember what the Gospel says, 'Fool! They will snatch your soul away during the night! Who will get your hoard' (cf. Lk. 12:20)? Again, 'He piles up money without knowing to whom it will go' (Ps. 39:6).”
About This Quote
The passage warns that greed and illicit means to acquire wealth lead to spiritual loss, echoing biblical cautions.
In simple terms: Greed harms the soul.
Key Takeaway
Avoid wealth through unethical means.
Themes
ethics
spirituality
materialism
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- financial decisions
- career choices
- charitable giving
Key Concepts
greed
biblical warning
moral danger
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your financial goals?
- How do you balance material needs with spiritual health?
A Different Perspective
It assumes all wealth pursuit is immoral, ignoring honest labor.
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