Charity vs. Greed — What's the Difference?

Provision of help or relief to the poor; almsgiving.

Greed (or avarice) is an uncontrolled longing for increase in the acquisition or use of material gain (be it food, money, land, or animate/inanimate possessions); or social value, such as status, or power. Greed has been identified as undesirable throughout known human history because it creates behavior-conflict between personal and social goals.

Something given to help the needy; alms.

Intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

An institution, organization, or fund established to help the needy.

An excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves, especially with respect to material wealth

Benevolence or generosity toward others or toward humanity.

A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.

Indulgence or forbearance in judging others.

To desire in a greedy manner, or to act on such a desire.

Often Charity(Christianity) The theological virtue defined as love directed first toward God but also toward oneself and one's neighbors as objects of God's love.

An eager desire or longing; greediness; as, a greed of gain.

(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

Excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves

(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.

Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)

(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.

Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

Love; universal benevolence; good will.

Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.

Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.

Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.

A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.

Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.

A foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

A kindly and lenient attitude toward people

An activity or gift that benefits the public at large

Pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

An institution set up to provide help to the needy