Is greed a sin?

This morning I got to thinking about money. As I was thinking about how I am looking forward to being very wealthy, I remembered the famous movie quote "Greed is good".

That statement, of course, is juxtaposed to the traditional Western viewpoint that greed is bad. As I thought about this, I wondered how other people who are working on manifesting material wealth in their lives are thinking about this. In any case, my take is that greed is not a desirable feeling, but for rather different reasons than most folks, I suspect.

Here's my take on it. Greed implies a scarcity mentality. The concept of greed, meaning the desire for more of something than you need, can only exist in a mind that believes that there are inherent limits to the amount of something someone needs. If you have trouble accepting this argument, consider whether the concept of greed would exist if you had the tangible, incontrovertible evidence that you could have as much of anything as you wish without diminishing what anyone else could have. So, if you find yourself thinking that someone else is greedy, you have just gotten an insight into your own scarcity mentality.

It is perfectly okay to desire, strive for, and obtain wealth and material possesions of all sorts in limitless amounts. It is, in fact, holy to do so, contrary to what many put forth. The limits placed upon those who are impoverished prevent the full expression of being, and that most certainly is not holy. No, my friends, to want and to obtain are good things. To believe that supply is limited is a terrible shame. It is an unnecessary limitation, and that is why greed is a sin. The belief in greed creates limited supply, making greed real and physical. If you think greedy people are bad, stop believing in greed. Believe instead in abundance. I know it is easier said than done, but very little worthwhile in life just happens. The effort (and belief) that brings about life's good things may be unconcious (and therefore seemingly effortless), but everything that is proceeds first from thought.

Where are your thoughts on greed? I know I am working hard to eliminate the word from my vocabulary.

Peace with you all.