Greed is no stranger to any of us, for to some degree we are all infected with the malady that gripped Midas, the legendary king. Despite the fact that he already had great riches, Midas wanted more and he implored the gods to grant him the power to transform all that he touched to gold. His wish was granted, and for a while he was elated. Then, he tried to eat and his food turned to gold, too. When he did, he was relieved of his problem, as the ground over which the river rolled turned to gold.
Few people are satisfied with their lot.
Not even Adam and Eve were content in their paradise. Yet, the wisdom of the ages repeats this truth again and again. The Psalmist tells us. Happy is that people whose god is the Lord. When our god is materialism and our goal is more earthly riches, we chase an elusive rainbow.