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HELEN SANDERS
7-6-2022
IS MONEY EVIL?
If you have been around any length of time, you will have heard the saying, “Money is the root of all evil.” This is even said in many churches. But is this true?
Let’s see what the scripture says about it. Timothy was a young preacher, raised in the faith by the Apostle Paul. In the book of I Timothy Paul writes about many things, including strife about words, envy, perverse disputings, pride and more. In chapter 6:5-11 Paul says, “5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness from such withdraw thyself. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment (clothes) let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the roof of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”
Such great counsel was given to Timothy. It says in verse ten that it is the “love of money” that is the root of all evil, not money itself. You can be down and out and broke, and only think about money. It can become your focus instead of God.
Money in itself isn’t evil. It takes money to survive, but often many that have money want more and more. They want to build their own kingdom instead of God’s kingdom.
In Deuteronomy chapter eight the Hebrews were warned about coming into the land and having houses, lands, crops, and every good thing. In Deut. 8:18 it says, “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto they fathers, as it is this day.”
Everything that God blesses us with is to be used to establish God’s covenant. Money, homes, lands, and everything else we have are gifts from God. If we use things wisely, then God blesses us more. We are to be content with food and clothing as Paul told Timothy, but it is not evil to have money to get the work of God’s kingdom done. Just do not focus on the money aspect.
Do what God has called you to do, and He will take care of the means to get that call done. Do not make money your goal or your God. Make Jesus Lord of your life and all that you have and then you truly prosper.
So, is money evil? A definite no if you use it and do not let it use you.
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