Money The Root Of Evil?

Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people 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.1Timothy 6:9-10 NIV Bible Gateway

I love watching Grit TV which is cowboy shoes  and old west movies. The main theme of the western expansion of the US seemed to be the quest for gold and wealth. Many times to get it many people were killed with stage coach robberies or bank robberies. 

Things haven’t changed much today in 2023. Sure we need money to live on but the desire for wealth has created broken homes, addictions, selfishness, robberies, Ponzi schemes, cheating and so forth. 

Money and wealth won’t make you happier but in many cases create more problems. Be thankful if you have been blessed with more than you need but realize many things you think you need to be happy really just cause misery. Don’t compare yourself with others. Be content. Stop jealousy. Share. Most Americans are rich compared to rest of the world. 

PRAYERS: Thank you for providing for my basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. Help me find ways to share with others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.