More than one friendship has ceased to be because of the greed of one man to have what another man has. This extends not only to material possessions but to positions as well. So he makes large windows in it, panels it with cedar and decorates it in red. He did what was right and just, so all went well with him. He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well.
Covetousness is the source of oppression.
It causes the rich to oppress the poor, and prompts the poor to team up to destroy the rich. We must have leaders who are not covetous. The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God's sight. Paul admonished Timothy to choose church leaders who weren't in love with dishonest gain.