The Bible account of Achan illustrates the power of greed. Note how quickly Achan’s greed progressed.
فَعِوَضَ أَنْ يَكْبَحَ عَخَانُ ٱلرَّغْبَةَ ٱلرَّدِيئَةَ ،‏ سَرَقَ بِطَمَعٍ ٱلْمُمْتَلَكَاتِ وَخَبَّأَهَا فِي خَيْمَتِهِ .‏