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Many people have heard the expression "money is the root of all evil," but the actual Biblical translation is "the love of money is the root of all evil." Avarice, often used synonymously with greed, is a morally questionable and all-consuming love for material wealth, even at the expense of personal relationships and spiritual growth.Avarice is considered to be one of the Seven Deadly Sins in Catholic doctrine.
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