Money is not the root of evil BUT The LOVE of money is the root of all KINDS of evil accord to 1 Timothy 6:10
This scripture has been misquoted so many times which has led to false teachings or beliefs around money. Money is a resource that God has allowed us to use to obtain the things we need and want here on earth. Unfortunately, money continues to be center of too many preachers or pastors messages instead of Christ. Sometimes we paint God like a genie that will grant our wishes to obtain wealth. We have lost the beauty of teaching Christ Center message or how my mom would “ teach Christ crucified.”
Money has its place but it should not be worshipped. Jesus warns us in Matthew 6:24 “ No man can serve tow masters: for either he, will hate the one, and love the other: or else. He will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Side note: mammon means the god of money or money.
When we serve an idol we begin to transform ourselves for it. Our character changes to please it.
Have you ever heard the saying “money changes people.” Truth is money is a spotlight. Whatever was in you prior to financial increase will be magnified after.
Money is not bad , it is a tool or a resource but we have to stop putting all of our hopes and dreams into it. Have you ever said “The moment I have “x” amount of money, I’ll finally be able to do “xyz”? We can’t keep putting all of our hope in this man made paper.
There is a line between financial wisdom and financial worship. Check your heart.
When you are free from money that is when you can truly walk in financial wisdom which will please and honor God.
Scripture Reference :
Matthew 6:19-21
Matthew 6:24
1 Timothy 6:6-10
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