The Love of Money IS the Root of All Evil

I’ve been meaning to write this article for some time now. There seems to be controversy about the meaning and validity of this truth found in the Holy Bible. One of the reasons I’ve been putting it off is simply because I have better things to do than correct misguided beliefs that do not directly affect me. I know that sounds a bit selfish, but if I have found that most of the time when people bring this passage up, they are already in a defensive emotional state and their capabilities to reason have already been turned off. So I invite you, just like the Lord did in the book of Isaiah, “Come let us reason together” and I will encourage you like Paul, the apostle, when he said, “consider what I say and the Lord give thee wisdom in all things.” This will not be definitive or complete. I make no promises of perfection, but if you have an open mind and actually think about what I’m going to share with you and search out what I suggest, you will find yourself closer to freedom than you have ever thought possible. So, let me start by answering the question: Is the love of money the root of all evil? Answer: YES, it absolutely is, without a doubt, the root of ALL evil.

For those of you who think it means something, I do have a degree in Theology. But I didn’t learn this in school; rather, I learned it by spending time with the one who wrote the Book and carefully examining the words and their meanings. I don’t mean their lexicon interpretation or even their dictionary definition. To determine what something means in a book, especially the Bible, you must examine it in the context of that verse or chapter, as well as the rest of the Book.

What does it mean by “The Love of Money is the Root of all Evil”?

If you’ve spent any time reading the Old Testament, you should have noticed many times when the Lord determined to do Evil against the Nation of Israel for some sort of disobedience to God’s Law. So I ask you first, did God sin when He determined Evil against them? The answer is NO, of course not. So we need to ask ourselves, “What is evil?” The answer is, it is not Good. Evil is simply something that is not good, or in other words, it’s bad. This can be found all throughout the Bible, so read it for yourselves. We like to say Sin is always Evil, but Evil is not always Sin. OK, I could go on about that, but that should be enough for now.

So how does The Love of Money affect you and your Family?

Well, ask yourself what things in your life are not Good? And if you think about it a little bit, you should be able to track the root cause back to the love of money. Where this takes a turn is when you start considering why you are half-broke and you don’t have time to spend with your family. Or why the church is struggling to pay their bills, and missionaries can’t do their work because of financial constraints. So, are those things good? I think not. So, who’s at fault? What is the root cause? Well, let me suggest that, like so many things in life, the cause lies within us.

Yes, you, the one who likes to bring up “the love of money is the root of all evil” whenever someone begins to suggest that there could be a better way to survive than selling yourself as a servant to another man or corporation. When the word “abundance” is spoken, you cringe and despise someone who is able to make more money by doing less than you. The truth is deep down we know what kind of monster we could be if we had unlimited resources. This is why we react to the thought of plenty with a misplaced Bible verse like “the love of money is the root of all evil,” and stick our head back in the sand with all the rest of the corporate slave world. The evil you may be experiencing could very well be a direct result of the fact that you love money (some filthy pieces of paper) so much that you will make yourself a servant to another man 40-80 hours a week for the rest of your life. Your children may be fed, but they won’t have the relationship they need with you as their parent. Your relationship with your spouse will suffer, and you will not be able to increase your contribution to God’s work, nor will you have the time to do what you were created to accomplish. I would rather love God, my family, my neighbor, and the Truth over some silly pieces of paper. Don’t serve mammon (money); have it serve you. Don’t serve men; serve God.

Don’t get me wrong, I understand that the Bible has instructions for the servant, as well as the master, for the poor as well as the rich. But like Paul said in 1 Corinthians 7:21-23:

Art thou called being a servant? Care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant. Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.

If you have the ability and opportunity to be made free, you should. When you are free from the bondage of corporate employment, you are then able to live life without limits, building lasting relationships and memories your children will never forget. Stop being emotionally attached to money. There is plenty of it, I assure you, and it’s just some filthy paper anyway. Why not make an effort to have more, so you can give more? Or is this life all about you? We are created by our Creator to be creative. So let’s create an abundant life where we have the ability to be a blessing to those around us, and not a burden. Now, once you’ve discovered the way out of this cage the majority of the world is in, make sure you share the key with the ones you left behind.

Just like anything else in life, the people you surround yourself with will majorly impact who you become. If you haven’t already, I would encourage you to consider joining our team. We live in a different world where life’s possibilities are endless and the blessings of God are abundant. This article is not perfect, but I hope it inspires you to stop making excuses and get busy creating the life you were made to live.

All the best, I’m simply blessed

-Kris Darty

God’s Marketing Man
Revelation 4:11
Overcoming the love of money by mastering its making.

Comments

Amaris Quintero

I appreciate your perspective on this topic, Kris. It’s an eye-opener to think of money in this way, and you’ve made some great points. Keep up the good work!

SarahL

This post really made me reflect on my own relationship with money. I had never considered the connection between financial stress and the root of evil in such depth before. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

AnnaGrace

It’s interesting how you’ve connected the biblical verse with modern-day financial struggles, but I think it oversimplifies the complexity of money in society. Would love to hear more nuanced views!

ChrisA

Love the insight you’ve shared here, Kris! It’s important to understand how money can take control of our lives if we’re not careful. Thanks for the reminder to keep our priorities straight!

BenS

I’ve faced similar struggles with corporate life and financial constraints. This post resonates with me, especially the part about finding balance and being free from the love of money.

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AmandaC

This post is exactly what I needed to read today. Thank you for writing about this topic, Kris! Your insight into how money can negatively affect our lives if we let it take control really resonated with me. Keep up the fantastic work!

DanielR

I find it hard to believe that money alone is the root of all evil. There are many factors contributing to societal issues, and money is just a tool. Do you have any concrete evidence that shows how money directly causes evil actions?

LilyM

Kris, you’ve made some very thought-provoking points here. I have a question, though: How do you think we can balance earning money while avoiding the pitfalls of loving it too much? What practical steps do you suggest?

MarkJ

While I appreciate your perspective, I must disagree with the notion that the love of money is the root of all evil. There are plenty of other contributing factors to evil in the world, and focusing solely on money might be an oversimplification.

SophieT

Hey Kris! Great to see you writing on this topic. I’ve been reflecting on similar issues recently and would love to catch up with you. How have you been? Let’s grab coffee sometime soon!

PatrickH

Your post hit home for me. I’ve been struggling with financial pressure for years, and it’s been a major stressor for my family. Your insights on how the love of money can drive us away from what truly matters gave me a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing.

EmilyP

Have you heard of the app ‘YNAB’? It’s a budgeting tool that helps people manage their finances without letting money become an obsession. It aligns well with the ideas you’ve discussed in this post. I highly recommend checking it out!

JamesL

This was such a helpful post, Kris. You really brought clarity to a verse I’ve struggled to understand for a long time. I’m going to try shifting my focus away from money and towards what truly matters in life. Thanks for the inspiration!