Sermon notes: 22.05.2022



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The gravity of greed: We rely on greed and it becomes our GOD: I prefer the term “Greedership.”

PROVERBS chapter 28 verse 25 states that  The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.

Money is not inherently bad; rather, it is our excessive and overwhelming desire for it that eventually governs and distorts our lives. Some of us amass wealth and possessions in order to feel more secure. Others of us gather to demonstrate our importance. Jesus invites us to be set free from the shackles of money, greed, and an unhealthy relationship with our possessions. Only then will we be able to emulate him, generously using everything we have and are for the cause of love.

When a person fights greed, he or she loses the peace and joy that God meant for us to have. The most tragic aspect of this struggle is that the majority of selfish individuals are completely oblivious of their activities. Everyone around them, on the other hand, does…and greed is frequently a stumbling block in such connections. Authority, protection, provision, and pleasure are some of today’s temptations.

Today’s temptations include authority, protection, provision, and pleasure. We trust and treat money as if it were a deity because of its glorious promises and secure refuge. Money can control you whether you have a lot or a little. This is meant to make us think about our connection with money and possessions, and to see if the all-powerful dollar has taken the place of the all-powerful God in our lives.  “An unquenchable want for more” is defined as greed.

Breaking the ties of injustice, abolishing workplace exploitation, releasing the oppressed, and cancelling debts are the kinds of days I wish to see.

I’d like to see us share our food with the hungry, invite the homeless poor into your homes, and dress the shivering unclothed…”

“We need to get rid of unfair practises, quit blaming victims, stop gossiping about other people’s faults, if we are kind with the hungry and start offering ourselves to the down-and-out, our life will begin to sparkle in the darkness…,”  

We’ll construct the foundations of our former life using the old wreckage from previous incarnations.

We’ll be known as the ones who can fix anything, repair old ruins, rebuild and refurbish, and make the neighbourhood liveable again.

Greed is an almost universally despised behaviour. In today’s political climate, the poor criticise the rich of being too greedy with their own money, while the rich blame the poor of being too greedy with money that isn’t their own. Greed, as mentioned in Colossians  chapter 3 verse 5 and 1 Corinthians chapter 6 verses 9 to 11, is idolatry, which is bad enough to keep us from heaven. How can we tell whether we’re greedy or not?

Greed is a termite in disguise. It’s hidden from view, yet it irritates our hearts. It doesn’t draw notice because it erodes our ability to provide. Because Jesus advised us to be on our guard, we might presume we are already afflicted with greed. Here’s a picture of what it looks like.

Hoarding: This kind of avarice thrives in the hearts of people who are conscientious, disciplined, and well-organized. It preys on a person’s ability to meticulously save money and add to it on a regular basis. This is, of course, something we should all be doing. A hoarder’s greed, on the other hand, leads him to assume that he can’t be generous with his money until he’s saved enough to retire comfortably.

The hoarder is concerned about his or her future. His decision to put his fate in the hands of money rather than God leads him to ignore the needs of others. His first priority, he says, is to amass enough money to ensure a stable future.  However, a hoarder falls into the trap of spending all of his riches to benefit just himself.

Overspending

This type of greed is easy to incorporate into the life of someone who is impatient. The over-spender confuses needs with wants and, as a result, spends more than her income allows, resulting in debt. She desires immediate gratification and is willing to pay with credit to avoid having to wait.

Comparison

Greed feeds the competitive idea that it’s necessary to equal someone else’s lifestyle. It motivates you to spend and spend more in order to demonstrate that you are on par with a neighbour, friend, co-worker, or relative. This type of greed is strongly related to jealousy.

Entitlement

But greed preys on everyone, regardless of their financial situation. When you believe the myth that abundance comes through your belongings, you will find greed lurking in the shadows. A sense of entitlement, or the belief that someone else owes you something, is the result of greed. “I don’t have the money for it, so someone else should buy it for me,” an entitled person believes. After all, I deserve everything–and I don’t even have to work for it.” This face of avarice is always devoid of gratitude and frequently exhibits fury. People who feel entitled go on a binge-eating spree. It’s easy to believe that the wealthy are the ones who are greedy.

“While few men swallow coins, millions of individuals are sickened by money and consumerism. The Bible teaches that money is the source of all evil, causing people to lose trust in God and pierce themselves with many sorrows. Take stock of your situation. Are you sacrificing a lot of time with your family and church to make ends meet? Are you sacrificing sleep for the sake of a job? “Are you putting in too much effort for monetary gain?” God wants us to be dedicated to our work and offers us the ability to prosper. However, He does not want you to work yourself to death in order to become wealthy. Have the foresight to exercise restraint.

A couple named Ananias and Sapphira is mentioned in Acts chapter 5 verses 1 to 11. We’re informed they sold a piece of property and left a portion of the money at the apostles’ feet to be utilised for charitable gifts to the poor. They did, however, conspire to distort the transaction’s truth.

Ananias appears first and hands over the money. Ananias dies suddenly after Peter reveals the deceit. A few hours later, his wife Sapphira appears before the apostles, unaware of her husband’s collapse, and she repeats the false narrative about the money. She gets killed as well. The amount of money people contributed had no impact on the outcome. According to verse, they were free to do anything they chose with their property. The error resulted in the decision. In Acts chapter 4, they are contrasted with Barnabas, who was titled after the apostles for his church service. He also gave the proceeds from one of his estates to the underprivileged. Ananias and his wife wanted Barnabas’ reputation but not his personality.The deaths of Ananias and Sapphira came as a shock. There is no question that we are to regard it as a divine judgement, and it is delivered to frighten us  as stated in verses 5 and 11. To comprehend it, we must first comprehend the gravity of the sin.

The crimes of greed, hypocrisy, and lying stand out. Riches are not necessarily bad, but they can be harmful to our souls. Paul warns in Ephesians chapter  5 that no one who is greedy will enter God’s kingdom. You can give to the church or to charity both of which are admirable for showy reasons. The Lord Jesus criticised the Pharisees for being greedy despite their charitable contributions.

Their hypocrisy exposes the couple’s greed. They wanted to appear to be more generous than they actually were. It must have been difficult for them to donate without gaining recognition. The warning here is about their intentions. God is not easily mocked.

They planned to deceive guys because they craved their admiration. They were, however, ignorant of God. God despises lying lips, and the devil is the parent of lies, according to the Bible. Peter mentions that Satan filled Ananias’ heart in verse 3. The devil is deceitful, and so will those who are under his control. The devil is deceitful; so will those be under his influence.

However, Ananias and his wife were not hidden from the Holy Spirit as they devised the scheme to deceive the apostles.

We must remember that everything comes from God. God is the supreme ruler of all things, both in heaven and on earth. Whatever a creature possesses is due to His indulgence. Everyone must seek God’s blessing on whatever they possess. Money has a tendency to govern men, limiting God’s authority over them. We have nothing but God’s permission.This text serves as a cautionary tale on the nature and strength of sin. “It is the missing of the mark,” the essence of sin. It is a violation. It’s a revolt. It is a crime. It is only and completely nasty. It’s foolishness, the polar opposite of wisdom. It’s a fabrication, the polar opposite of truth. It makes a man unmanly. It creates a barrier between God and his creation. It initiates hell. It exiles people from the highest society, heaven. It cannot be remedied by finite power or human means.” The walk of faith is to live according to the revelation we have received in the midst of riddles we cannot understand. What happens when you give your everything and it goes unnoticed because Greed is a leader who wears sheep’s clothing and seems to care about humanity?

Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, is said to have asked a young auto engineer what his primary responsibility was. The young man stated that his main ambition was to become tremendously wealthy. Later, Mr. Ford surprised the employee with a small gift. He opened the box to find a set of metal-rimmed eyeglasses, but the lenses were replaced with a pair of silver dollars.  “Put those on,” Ford said, and the young man did. Ford asked, “What do you see now?” “Nothing,” said the engineer. “The cash is obstructing my vision.” “Perhaps you should re-evaluate your ambition,” Ford replied as he walked away.

Greed results in the demise of families, reputations, friendships, wealth, health, and everlasting damnation. Greed is a terrible sin against God and a major cause of death. We may believe that greed affects only the wealthy, yet God’s word states it affects everyone. • How much of the time are we satisfied with our current situation? • How much of the time do we feel like we could use a little more? • It begins when we are children—what we see on television, we believe we must have? Are you parents? As we become older, this doesn’t usually improve. We believe we need something larger, better, whatever.

Aren’t expenses always rising to keep up with income?  It is not the subject or even the desire itself that is evil, as with the other seven deadly sins. God instilled unique desires in us that must be realised in the way He intended. Wanting sex, food, a home, or even money is not immoral. When such desires go out of balance and out of bounds, they lead me to pursue them in sinful, borderline ways. So, at what point does a desire for money become greed? “Wanting something so badly that you lose your faith in God,” says John Piper.

Greed is the belief that you must have this or that in order to be happy. I need God and blank in order to thrive. You’ll be on the road to unbelief once you’ve filled in the blank. God is no longer sufficient to satisfy your soul. It is not necessary to be wealthy to be greedy. Anyone can believe that something other than Jesus can fulfil their spiritual needs. Greed is a temptation that we all face, and greed will lead to our demise. It leads to attitudes and pursuits that are destructive to ourselves and others.  The gospel is the cure to greed.

Control, strife, confusion, and corruption surround greed. Greed wants to be in charge. It’s about someone storing grain to inflate the price and exploit his community. He wants to take advantage of individuals when they are most vulnerable. Because you have power over them and are looking for a financial edge. You may be someone’s boss, taking advantage of your workers to improve yourself while leaving them behind. You may be the lender of anything from your garage, knowing that your neighbour requires it but intending to keep them in your debt so that you can take advantage of them later.

You could be on a board and, because your administrator earns more than you, you utilise your position to prevent them from rising up the ranks. You could be a family member who refuses to share what you have because you believe you earned it. The righteous are willing to put their own interests ahead of the community’s; the wicked will put their own interests ahead of the community’s. Jesus put himself in a position to help us. He freely gave. A greedy person causes trouble, but whoever relies in the Lord prospers, according to Proverbs chapter 28 verse 25. A greedy individual does not respect limits; instead, he or she violates them and takes from others because they are unhappy with their current situation.

You kill because you want something you don’t have. You want something and can’t get it, so you battle and argue.James chapter 4 verse 2 states  You don’t have anything because you don’t ask for it. According to Proverbs chapter 11 verse 18, The wicked are paid deceptively, but those who sow righteousness reap a definite harvest. This is about confusion. Greed’s lure is that if you have what you want, you’ll be happy. But it’s a fabrication. Proverbs chapter 20 verse 23 mentions Uneven weights are an abomination to the Lord, as are fraudulent scales.

This is about corruption. Unjust commercial practises are an atrocity in God’s eyes. Sexual sin is regarded an immorality in the Bible. Cheating on individuals for financial gain is considered a sort of sexual sin. It’s a crime to owe someone money and fail to repay them. Borrowing something and not returning it is a sin. Paul wrote in Ephesians chapter  4 verse 28, “The thief is no longer allowed to steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands to help anyone who is in need. Greedy people pay a high price and lose what is most important to them, whereas generous people benefit in substantial ways.

We frequently associate greed with a desire for more money, but we can also be greedy for things like power, possessions, and passion. Greed is when you desire something more than God and are willing to sin in order to obtain it. In the case of Adam and Eve, they longed to be more like God and believed that disobedience would help them reach their goal.

Today’s avarice, like that of Adam and Eve, is often motivated by a desire to be more like God. We seek the glory that belongs to Him, so we grab what isn’t really ours.

Although the Bible contains many stories, one in particular seems to repeat itself. God bestows power on someone, and they are called to serve their people, but instead they serve themselves, and their self-glorification ultimately leads to their demise.

Samson chased his own lusts rather than serving the people, King Solomon’s heart went away from God due to his many wives and immense wealth, and Nebuchadnezzar boasted of his greatness many times before being humbled and turning into a beast.

Rather than using others to get what we want, we are encouraged to share what we already have in order to benefit others. If you want to be great, you must first learn to serve. As you will see, this is directly tied to what Jesus taught about greed and eternal treasure in the Sermon on the Mount.

During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses greed directly and offers a better option:

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

“The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”

Matthew chapter 6 verses 19 to 24

Jesus instructs us to be a light in the darkness. Putting people first and living generously with your time, talent, and fortune will brighten the lives of everyone you meet in a world dominated by greed and pride.

It’s not easy to preach against greed. Almost everyone acknowledges that greed is a negative trait. So they take a seat and say, “Amen!” We’re opposed to it. Brother, preach it!” We’re also ready to pass judgement on others’ greed: “Did you see that pricey new car that so-and-so was driving?” With all the desperate refugees in the globe, how can he justify that?” But few of us confess, “I have a problem with greed.”

Sexual immorality can certainly be a god or an idol- Ephesians chapter 5 verse 5. There is never enough. The exhilaration eventually wears off however People are looking for something more adventurous and interesting. The same may be said of sexuality.

Proverbs chapter1 verses 8 to 19  

8 Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, 9 for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason; 12 like Sheol let us swallow them alive, and whole, like those who go down to the pit; 13 we shall find all precious goods, we shall fill our houses with plunder; 14 throw in your lot among us; we will all have one purse”— 15 my son, do not walk in the way with them; hold back your foot from their paths, 16 for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood. 17 For in vain is a net spread in the sight of any bird, 18 but these men lie in wait for their own blood; they set an ambush for their own lives. 19 Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors.

Generosity is like a river, with God as its headwaters, who pours benefits and resources into our life. He wants us to distribute part of those riches and blessings to others downstream. “Make yourself a river. Why should you remain a Dead Sea with no outlet because of your greed?”

The Greed of Power is the insatiable desire for more material goods and the power that comes with them. In this type of greed, earthly goods are primarily a means to an end, which is power and influence. Money, real estate, and automobiles are simply means of achieving, wielding, and displaying personal power.

Wealth is frequently used to intimidate or bribe others, to confirm one’s own illusions about what matters, or to instil a sense of success in oneself.

The Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 is a good example of this type of greed.

The Fearful Greed—the fearful desire to stockpile surplus goods for an unknown time of need—the proverbial “rainy day”

Fear is a poor motivator of virtue but a fantastic motivator of greed. Gluttony is simply the desire to have so much that we will never run out. We may lose our jobs or health, we may be sued, but if we accumulate enough stock, real estate, or T-bills, we believe we will be safe from hunger. There is no perfect way to prevent hunger.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus mentions those who hoard treasure for themselves in  Matthew chapter 6, verse 19.

Acquisition Greed—the desire for more earthly goods for their own sake? These are the people who reduce themselves to a small and cold desire to accumulate more just to have more, such as electronic equipment or trading cards. More money, more antiques or other collectibles? “Money is like seawater in that the more you drink, the thirstier you become.”

According to King Solomon, people who seek more earthly goods for their own sake… “Whoever loves money will never have enough of it”; “Whoever loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income ” says   Ecclesiastes chapter 5 verse 1. Collecting items for the sake of accumulating things is one of our culture’s major vices today.  

There was a lot of sexual immorality during the time of the New Testament, and it’s not much different today. In fact, Ephesians 5:1 and 2 state that even mentioning what the disobedient do in private is shameful.

Proverbs Chapter 5 verses 1 to 9 speaks about this  May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth. May her breasts satisfy you forever, and may her love enchant you. Proverbs chapter  5 verse 20 states Why should an adulteress captivate you, my son? Why embrace the breasts of another man’s wife?

Sex is akin to a fire. Many of you have fireplaces in your homes, and when the fire is contained within that structure, it provides warmth and entertainment. If the fire from the fireplace escapes, it can quickly become uncontrollable and burn down your house. Many people enjoy seeing how far they can go in this area. What is the upper limit? Don’t mess with sexual temptation. It may seem fun at first, but it will eventually burn you and others. Is it possible for a man to scoop fire into his lap without getting his clothes burned? Is it possible for a man to walk on hot coals without getting burned?

greed for power

There are people who enjoy having people obey their commands. Some people are obsessed with titles and positions of power. They love the place of honour at banquets and the most important seats in synagogues; Matthew chapter 23 verses 7 and 8 they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have men call them ‘Rabbi.’ “However, you are not to be addressed as ‘Rabbi,’ because you have only one Master and are all brothers.

According to Ephesians chapter 5 verse 7, we could walk away with nothing if we are willing to give up the good stuff. We have a decision to make. I’m not saying the decision is always easy, but it is ours.

Freedom exists where the Lord’s Spirit resides.

“And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep free from all covetousness excessive desire for wealth, greedy desire for more”

Luke 8, verse 14

And as for what fell among the thorns, these are [the people] who hear, but they are choked and suffocated by life’s anxieties, cares, riches, and pleasures as they go, and their fruit does not ripen (come to maturity and perfection).

When we see something that we desire for our body, soul, or spirit, our hearts begin to cry out, “Give me; give me!” Even the youngest of the children says it. As Eve, our race’s mother, reached for the forbidden fruit, he extends this hand to take it.

The desire to possess can be “much” or “much more.” It can, however, be a desire for the “best”; anything less is insufficient. Many children and adults have eyes that are bigger than their stomachs. They pile more food on their plates than they can consume, and they always choose the best piece. This desire for more or especially good food is frequently strong. We’ve seen how effective this is in times of war and famine. People lose their dignity and violate all ethical rules in order to satisfy their desires.

Furthermore, we are all aware of how much we crave sleep and comfort. Sleep addiction can be so strong that we will forego even the most basic necessities of life, such as prayer time, in order to sleep more. Many things pique our interest, such as modern clothing, more money, greater comfort, and convenience. But in all of our hearts, there is not only greed for visible goods, but also for things that satisfy the soul, such as other people’s attention, respect, and love.

“Am I ruled by greed, and do I use godliness to gain something?” Have you ever been greedy for anything, and how has that affected your outlook on life? Were you willing to compromise truth in order to obtain what you thought would feed your greed? Did it cause discord, factions, envy, and strife among others? Was there unrest because you were greedy for something? Were you willing to use your godliness to get what you desired? Things to be greedy for could include anything other than money. We may be greedy for attention, fame, fortune, good feelings, power, prestige, relationships, or anything else that we believe will bring us happiness. Knowing this truth is valuable because we can use it to guard our hearts and find contentment in Christ.

Instead of being greedy, we should be consumed with godliness and God’s kingdom. With God’s help, that is what we will be in Jesus Christ, and those are the types of leaders we will seek in God’s family.

What are the disguises that greed wears in order to entice even believers? We live in a society that believes it is smarter than previous generations. Unfortunately, this is frequently manifested by a cultural contempt for what many consider antiquated values or characteristics that previous generations commonly agreed were sins, such as lust, envy, pride, and greed.

When we are slow or silent in renunciating greed, it can even sneak in as a snake and transform us, according to the Bible. It is critical that the Body of Christ put aside our desire to deliver a pleasant message and return to living and communicating the truth that greed leads to spiritual death, relationship death, and effective witness for Christ.

Paul exhorts Timothy to cultivate contentment and warns that “those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, as well as many foolish and harmful lusts that drown men in destruction and perdition.”First Timothy chapter 6 verse 9.

Greed is not limited to money. When he had an adulterous affair with Bathsheba, King David appears to have been greedy for conquest. To conceal his greed and betrayal, the king used deception, attempted trickery, and ultimately orchestrated Bathsheba’s husband’s death on the battlefield. As Nathan’s parable about the man with many, many sheep who took the poor man’s solitary sheep illustrated, the affair was more than just lust. It was, at its core, a greedy act. In Hebrews 13:5, it says, “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with what you have.”

Because He Himself has stated, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Our lack of greed attests to God’s provision. “There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty,” says Proverbs chapter 11 verse 24. Greed is once again partnered with a partner because sin multiplies.

Proverbs chapter 21 verse 26 says, “He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not spare.” And Proverbs chapter 11 verse 28 describes greed as the polar opposite of trust in God, saying, “He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage.”

In Second Kings chapter 5, Elisha heals Naaman of leprosy. Elisha refuses to accept payment for this healing, but his servant, Gehazi, believes otherwise. He pursues Naaman and accepts gifts in exchange for healing. Elisha’s heart is broken by Gehazi’s greed, and as a result, Gehazi and his descendants are cursed with leprosy for all time. Elisha didn’t wink or shrug at Gehazi’s greed, even though the items given were likely of little importance to Naaman. Elisha recognised that greed was a dangerous path that many of God’s leaders, teachers, and priests had taken, leading to corruption, exploitation, and other evils.

“For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father, but of the world,” says the first chapter of John. Where we direct our attention can often help or hinder us in dealing with the sin of greed. If we fill our eyes with everything the world says is fine and good, when we look at our lives, we will only see what we lack. If we fill our eyes with what God says is good and right, we will make room for the Holy Spirit to convict us of the tiny seeds of greed that may take root and choke out the life of Christ we desire to grow in us.

We have more chances for God to instil in us contentment and generosity.

Let us examine ourselves to see where we stand in terms of greed:

1) Do I consider my money and possessions to be my own or God’s?

2) If I knew I was going to die in a year, how would I manage God’s resources differently?

3) What makes me want more money? Do I want more in order to better provide for my family? That could be true. But if I want more just to buy bigger and better things that I don’t really need, I may be succumbing to greed.

4) Am I more concerned with making money than with my eternal fate?

We have more chances for God to instil in us contentment and generosity.

Let us examine ourselves to see where we stand in terms of greed:

5) Is my security derived from money or from God?

6) How much do I lament the loss of money and possessions?

7) Do I cling to my possessions or am I generous and willing to share?

8) Do I compromise my godly character or priorities in order to make money?

9) Am I prone to quick-rich schemes?

10) Am I enslaved by credit cards and debt?

How can we overcome  our greed?

We must purge ourselves of all greed, beginning with our thoughts. In light of having Christ and finding joy and contentment in Him, we acknowledge God as the owner of all we have and see ourselves as the manager who must account to Him. We adopt the Owner’s priorities: His kingdom objectives. Consider why we require additional items. Resist sales pressure. Before making  purchases, pray about them. Get rid of everything that isn’t absolutely necessary, and then try to live as simply as possible. We may need to create and stick to a budget. Learn to walk in the Spirit so that His fruit of self-control takes precedence over your desires.

To get rid of greed, we must also make a faith commitment to give generously to the Lord’s work. Gratefulness is the drain plug for greed.

Are we happy with what we have, or is our soul being destroyed by greed? The most serious greed a man suffers from is the greed of keeping himself for himself rather than surrendering to a God who wants to give you the contentment that comes from knowing that heaven is your home and salvation is your true treasure.

No man can serve two masters at once. Nobody can seek both earthly and eternal wealth. Those looking for earthly treasures will be denied eternal riches. Anyone who seeks God’s Kingdom, on the other hand, will be granted eternal glory above, as well as all of his earthly needs. Matthew 6, verse 33

We must make a choice! Through His sacrificial death, Jesus, who chose the path of deprivation and loss for our sake, has gained this new way of thinking for us.

Oh lord, my Master! You have given up everything for me. Your contentment and satisfaction, your willingness to give everything away, are now mine. You paid the ultimate price on Calvary. I am free of the grip of greed. Your love will only allow me to have one desire: to attain heavenly, eternal glory.

Amen.

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