1 TIMOTHY 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Despite popular belief, the Bible does not condemn the use of money. Actually, it claims that the love of money is the root of all evil. The implication is that those who love money would go to any lengths to get it.
Although not all evil is motivated by a want for money (for instance, rape is not motivated by a desire for money), many distinct types of evil are motivated by a desire for money.
Many have been fooled by money. They expect happiness from it, but they are let down.
Money cannot buy true love or happiness. Money never pay love back to you.
1 TIMOTHY 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
Our ultimate Source, our Father God, will never disappoint us. Only He is deserving of our love and faith. The history of money has but despair and failure.
HEBREWS 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Because God has promised to always be with us and provide for us, as His children, we do not need to put our faith in money to take care of us.
MATTHEW 13:22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.
Please take note that wealth itself does not stifle the Word; rather, wealth's deceitfulness does. What stifles the Word and prevents it from harvesting fruit in people's life is believing lies about wealth.
ACTS 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Too few people are aware of this truth: happiness is found by giving, not by receiving. The amount you gather will never be enough to please you. However, you can experience immense freedom and joy when you realize that God is your Source and that you can offer without caring about your personal wants.
Is it possible to love money and give continuously at the same time? No! Money lovers are unwilling to part up their possessions. They are more focused on obtaining money but not giving to others.
SAY THIS: I will not allow money to fool me by loving and trusting it more than God.
