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Greed Is Good
Kristine

Mr. Vrana

Monday, December 3 2012

Is Greed Good?

The definition of greed is that it is an intense and selfish desire for

something, esp. wealth, power or food. While most people view greed as

something to be looked down upon, while in actuality greed can be both

good and bad. As Mr. Gekko stated in the movie, greed is the motivation for

businesses; without it business owners would not succeed personally in a

business perspective. This is actually the first time that I have heard that

greed is good because I have been brought up thinking that greed is a

negative thing. Because of that, of course I still see greed as something to

be looked down upon. Though now I understand in a business perspective

how greed can be positive.

In my opinion I believe that greed is not good because it can bring out

the worst in people; for example Mr.Gekko has turned into a selfish and

heartless man because of greed, he would do anything to get money. As a

result of greed he is driven mad, just wanting more and more money and

never being satisfied with the vast amount of money he has. Sure greed

drives our businesses which drives our country, but personally if someone

was greedy no one would like them.

As a christian we have been brought up to see greed as a negative

thing. Even in the bible it tells us that greed is not good, “For of this you

can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person- such a man is an

idolater- has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God

(Ephesians 5:5). Meaning that with greed some people become so obsessed

with obtaining wealth that they're basically worshiping it. Even if they don't

realize that they become to idolize that, it's still a sin.

Maybe I might be just over reacting to greed, but it goes against my

values and beliefs. I think you become crazy with greed and I don't want

that to happen to me since I have seen

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