Money & Power - 1 Timothy 6:9-11 (NIV)

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1 Timothy 6:9-11 (NIV)

“Money & Power”

People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 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. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

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Isn’t there a song that says, “For the love of money . . . !”  Isn’t is said, “Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy the things that make you happy!” Is there anyone out there chasing the “All Mighty Dollar!” It seems that “Money makes the world go round”  I could go on and on about the love of money!  We all have seen someone who is focused on “Stacking That Paper” (I couldn’t resist)!  

A few days ago someone reference the bible as saying money is evil.  And of course . . . we can see that the bible did not say money is evil!  The bible tells us that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.  The love of money will make the heart fall into temptation and foolish desires! Someone may think that more money gives more power, and this is somewhat true!  The love of money will give satan the power of influence over your life!  He will influence you to do all kinds of foolish things!  Some people, eager for money will lower their standards, morales and values for a bigger bank account!

Some people start out with the love of money, and others fall in love with money!  Either way, the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil!  My dad would always tell me, “Son . . . all money ain’t good money!”   Now that’s sound advice to keep you from falling into the trap of foolish schemes to make that “Fast Money!”  Mo Money . . . Mo Problems is because the love is for money and not the LORD!

JESUS said, Seek first HIS kingdom and HIS righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”  The love of GOD is a root of all joy and happiness!  Which means, GOD’s children can have money . . . we must be sure not to fall in love with the money!