Money is the root…
So, if money is the root of all evil, why aren’t more people willing to give all theirs away? And I mean ALL of it. Because why would you want even a little possibility of evil in your pockets? Or bank accounts? Or city, state, or nation? After all, if you wanna get rid of a weed, you gotta get rid of the root.
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(Quick side note: sadly, too many people ARE willing to allow their money to be stolen by government.)
But what if money is NOT the root of all evil?
Wouldn’t that be great? And wouldn’t it make it a lot easier to feel good about having more of it? Yeah. That would be great. But what’s a God loving, patriotic dude to do?
Hey wait!
Maybe there’s something in the Bible about it. I know that’s crazy talk. But I’m gonna go take a look. Keep yourself occupied for a few minutes. And I’ll be back as soon as I can.
Ok, I’m back. Whoa, you’re not gonna believe this. Well, lots of people won’t because it’s from the Bible. But check it out. A direct quote, from the Bible, about money and evil. “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
So, it’s actually the LOVE of money. Not the money itself. And it’s “A root” and not THE root. Also, because some people love their moolah, they even stray from faith. And they end up with a lot of sorrows. But none of it is from the money. It’s because they love their riches and their goodies.
But why would God inspire Paul to write about it in a letter to his protégé, Timothy?
Maybe it was because Paul wanted to be sure Timothy was blessed with Godly discernment. Because he also told the younger guy, “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.”
And I know Paul had no problem with anyone having plenty of money to live on. But he wanted to be sure we understand not to trust in riches. Because they can be taken away from you faster than you can say, “America will never be a socialist country” and already be wrong.
So, build your house and home
Into a honeycomb
Of sheer delight and filled with love and light.
But always be content
After it’s all been spent.
You’ll be alright ’cause you are God’s delight.
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