The tragedy of Macbeth is a story of a man reaping the consequences of selfishness, pride, lust, and, ultimately, greed. Macbeth is greatly honoured in the eyes of King Duncan. He allows the opinions of others and the evil prophecies of sorcery to dictate his attitude and actions. Macbeth commits a series of gruesome deeds, convinced that he will have complete happiness as king. He gets everything he desires, yet is still overwhelmed by the power of paranoia and guilt from his actions. His greed brings temporal joy, but later causes social and mental insanity. Although the fictional tragedy portrays a practical lesson for one’s character, it also has a spiritual application. He is merely an ordinary man, a respected general of King Duncan’s army. Macbeth is living a pleasant life, "For brave Macbeth — well he deserves that name” (Act I Scene II), until three witches prophesy of a greater future. Although he believes it is an impossible fate, Macbeth allows the prophecies to linger in his thoughts. “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! / All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of …show more content…
“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth death.” (James 1:15 KJV) Macbeth has potential to have a better future for himself and his wife. He is remembered as a man of treachery and deceit but becomes a man of wasted potential, ruining the lives of the kingdom, his friends, and his wife. “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” (2 Corinth. 10:5 KJV). The disastrous outcome of the man’s life is a lesson that vividly displays the effect of greed. The cruel acts could have been prevented prevented if Macbeth had remained content. In relation to the life of a Christian, surrender to and trust in the Lord liberates the soul from relentless guilt and sorrowful disunion from