“Money is the root of all evil.”
Shame on you for wanting money! It’s the root of all evil after all. Everything bad in this world can trace its roots back to money. Better to be poor and happy than rich and condemned for eternity. At least that’s what this Bible verse insinuates.
So much of the Old and New Testaments contain stories, parables, and principles about money and possessions. It’s safe to assume, then, that God felt it was important for us to both understand and be good stewards of resources.
God has blessed many believers in the past and present with material wealth. And many didn’t allow it to be the root of the evil in their lives. Many have and do give it away freely, including some to this ministry for which we are grateful.
The problem with this quote is that it leaves out an incredibly key phrase and the second half of the verse. The actual verse in 1 Timothy 6:10 states:
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”
Loving money will get you into trouble. Loving God the most and serving Him wholeheartedly is the path to take. You can’t go wrong!
This verse cannot state our choice more clearly:
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one
and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
You cannot serve both God and money.”
Matthew 6:24