Stand corrected… Money in and of itself is not evil… We need it to take care of our responsibilities.. Only when it Becomes a medium to IMPRESS others Is it then a problem.. Potentially a Very Slippery Slope…
If God thinks money is the root of all evil, then why would he choose to give Job all his money back, DOUBLED, after he passed the test? That would make God a heartless, cruel, evil bastard.
While we're at it, God was reportedly also happy that King Solomon requested wisdom instead of wealth, so he granted him both wisdom and massive wealth. He became among the richest men who ever lived on the planet.
Guaranteed, whoever first shortened the biblical expression to "Money is the root of all evil" was some broke-ass jealous twit.
[1] Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
[2] And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
[3] If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
[4] he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
[5] perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
[6] But godliness with contentment is great gain.
[7] For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
[8] And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
[9] But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
[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.
[11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
[12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
[13] I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
[14] that thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
[15] which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
[16] who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
LOVE OF money...
Stand corrected… Money in and of itself is not evil… We need it to take care of our responsibilities.. Only when it Becomes a medium to IMPRESS others Is it then a problem.. Potentially a Very Slippery Slope…
Right.
If God thinks money is the root of all evil, then why would he choose to give Job all his money back, DOUBLED, after he passed the test? That would make God a heartless, cruel, evil bastard.
While we're at it, God was reportedly also happy that King Solomon requested wisdom instead of wealth, so he granted him both wisdom and massive wealth. He became among the richest men who ever lived on the planet.
Guaranteed, whoever first shortened the biblical expression to "Money is the root of all evil" was some broke-ass jealous twit.
Money ? If only we can get some money and stop using CURRENCY (ALL of which is EVIL)
Ad three zeros to every number.
The whole context of the one snippet...
1 Timothy 6:1-16 KJV
[1] Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. [2] And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. [3] If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; [4] he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, [5] perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. [6] But godliness with contentment is great gain. [7] For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. [8] And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. [9] But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. [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.
[11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. [12] Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. [13] I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; [14] that thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: [15] which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; [16] who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
https://bible.com/bible/1/1ti.6.1-16.KJV