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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: GREED (03/08/18)
I don't know what causes greed. The bible says the love of money is the root of all evil. This statement still doesn't tell us what causes greed. The only viewpoint I have is from the other end. I have been affected by someone else's greed. The cause I can't say. I don't know the hearts of the other people. The effect caused me to loose everything I put into my project. It caused discouragement followed by many questions. What was I going to do? How was I going to start over? The biggest question of all. Will I forgive those who did me wrong. The answer Yes. I have forgiven them. It is my opinion that greed never looks at the affects it has on others. This is because the main driving force is selfishness. I wonder if this is why we are told to esteem others better than ourselves. When we see others as we see ourselves; we see through a different window. We see what many call the ripple effect. The issue is the ripple effect works whether negative or positive events caused it. Greed causes a person to be blind to anybody but themselves. Greed never ends well because the person can never get enough. It is chase that never ends and is never satisfied. This chase leaves destruction and hurt people in it's path. The lesson I learned in all of this is Greed only has the power we give it.
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C D Swanson 
03/15/18
Love your last line...very good entry Nicely done,
Blessings~
Joy Bach 
03/16/18
Lots of deep thoughts here. I especially liked the last line. Just a word of caution. When you don't make it into paragraphs, it is harder to read. There are some good breaking points in this. Nice job.
Dennis Gallemore
03/16/18
I really liked the phrase about greed not ending well. Well said.
Larry Whittington
03/21/18
Well expressed thoughts about painful experience. It seems, though.this trial was profitable to you. See James 1.

Keep your thoughts in line with God's word.

Keep writing.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
03/27/18
I think you make some great points. What does cause one person to be greedy and another to be generous? Why are some siblings so different in that area? It made me reflect on a lot of things.

I might suggest you mix it up a bit more and give some examples of someone who hurt you with greed. When quoting from the Bible, make sure you use quotation marks and reference it. I also noticed you used loose instead of lose. I'd urge you to have someone read your story aloud to you so you can hear it before you submit it. That can make a huge difference.

You did a great job of writing on topic. You have a clear message too. It makes the reader stop and think too.

I'd also urge you to read and comment on every entry in your level. I learned so much about my own writing by commenting on others. Also don't be afraid to leave some feedback in higher levels too. You have a sense of what you want to do with your writing and I think that will help develop that sense even more. You did a fine job! I look forward to reading more of your work and watching you grow and blossom. I believe God has big plans for you.