12 Comments

1. Martin Eshleman says:

   September 20, 2009 at 12:44 am

   Good point. The “love” of money is the root of all evil. Thanks.
2. ERIC says:

   October 1, 2009 at 3:31 pm

   I think money is not bad but the love of it too much is…
3. Andy says:

   October 2, 2009 at 5:17 pm

   Agreed. It’s easy to miss the distinction and conclude that money itself is evil. But as with any other resource, it all comes down to what we do with it, and what our attitude toward it is. If we make something, money or anything else, a higher priority in our lives than Jesus, we sin.
4. WILL says:

   November 11, 2009 at 10:36 am

   thanks for putting this up here.. i’m doing an argumentative essay on the religious evils of gambling, this verse will be VERY helpful. thank you.
5. BOZ says:

   December 10, 2009 at 11:01 am

   God, Others, Self, and Things. This is the natural order of the spiritual world. Get one of these out of place and disaster will usually follow.BTW, Money is a thing.
6. jjjjj says:

   December 22, 2009 at 9:14 am

   What is the answer when family members will not work and expect you to give to them? I get very upset with this but my husband seems to just think I am selfish. But, a young man who will not work, because he’s going to college and expects money from you or a father who makes bad money decisions and always calls on you.
7. Rkrejcir says:

   December 23, 2009 at 1:50 pm

   jjjjj go to http://www.crown.org and talk to them on tools how to resolve this, be blessed!
8. shiny says:

   January 17, 2010 at 1:29 am

   “hi, rite now, money is something i wud rather fall in love with, than with anything else.”
   what will you give reply for this answer according to bible
9. pacrat says:

   February 4, 2010 at 12:21 am

   money, like so many other things of this world, is nothing more than a tool with which we do things. it is an awesome tool to accomplish things, but also a cruel master. and so many people misunderstand this verse,…. and they miss the point that “love” of money,,, aka greed … is a root of all evil. it all goes back to the idea of an item being a tool we use… which can be for good or bad… it’s how we use these things, and chase after them, that define if they are ‘good’ or ‘evil’ ,, but then it’s about our intentions isn’t it? just remember…wherever your heart is, there also is your treasures.
10. Rkrejcir says:

    February 5, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    The love of money, temptations of gathering wealth, and the desire to be rich has led astray, and destroyed countless people over the centuries (1 Timothy 6:9-10)!

    o Ecclesiastes 5:19
    o Luke 3:10-14
    o Luke 18:18-22
    o Philippians 4:10-14
    o 1 Timothy 6:6-10

    In Matthew 6:19-24 and Hebrews 13:1-8 it is more about, Getting our Hearts Centered On What Is Important! A call to be careful, for while wealth and riches are not evil in and of themselves, they usually will become evil as they become our “god”! The love of money, temptations of gathering wealth, and the desire to be rich has led astray and destroyed countless people over the centuries! We are called to be content with what He provides and not bend to greed or coveting. The point is that our real and true treasures are imperishable and eternal. Thus, our security is who we are in Christ, not what we have or want of money and/or “things.” How one handles his finances is a real refection of his spiritual life (Matt. 6:19-34; 19:16-26; Luke 12:15, 21; Phil. 4:10-13; 1 Tim. 3:3; 6:6-19; 1 Pet. 1:3-5)!

    In Christ we have what is most important: deliverance. What we face in trials, frustrations, and life is merely temporary so we have to keep our eye on what is important. He is our Great example of endurance. He is our Forerunner and Lord who urges us that we can do it. Faith is in the promise of Christ. Our hope is in Him not in what we have or want. What God fulfills is up to Him and His timing; even if we do not have it now, we will, even if it is not until eternity. Therefore, we can live for the faith in triumph. However, we have to be aware of the opposite of His call and that is not having hope, faith, and confidence in Him so we cannot live for Him (Rom. 15:4).

    http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=34738&columnid=3803
11. mmmm says:

    April 17, 2010 at 11:20 am

    What about bankruptsy?
12. mmmm says:

    April 17, 2010 at 11:21 am

    oops “bankruptcy”