The Love Of Money

Is A Root Of All Kinds Of Evil

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 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.

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

1 Timothy 6:6-12

We are reminded if we lack the means to pay, our beds will be snatched from us.

Decisions about the way we spend our money are a personal matter between us and the Lord, and they can be difficult to make.

We are told to beware of covetousness. We are also told the borrower is a servant to the lender. And we are reminded to be ready to give, and willing to share.

Money is a big issue. God, who provides for all our needs, can show us how to use it to bring Him honor.

Never let gold become your god.

Our Daily Bread – April 15, 2013