Seven Deadly Sins

Your deadly sin is greed. Bet you had another one as well!

Money, money, money! You're guilty of GREED. Do you always find yourself feeling unsatisfied and wanting more?

Would you elbow someone out of your way at the annual Harrods sale just to get what you want? We thought so. When it comes to money and other worldly possessions, too much is never enough for you. It's fine to want things, but you might want to think back to those nursery lessons on sharing and try to understand what motivates your constant need to have more. Remember: The things you acquire may have value, but most of them won't endure. After all, you can't take it with you...

Why is greed so bad? Well, according to early religious scholars, greed is an offence against generosity. When we're preoccupied with getting more than our fair share, we show an inordinate concern for ourselves - at the expense of others. It's important to temper the desire to have "more" with a willingness to let others share the wealth. But it could be worse: Mediaeval Italian poet Dante Alighieri wrote that greed is the fifth deadliest of the seven sins, edging out lust and gluttony.