"Money is the root of all evil."
But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 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. 10 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.
“The love of money” – covetousness, extreme greed for wealth or material gain. Deep desire to get more for yourself
“is a” – not the but one of many.
“Root” – any entity that produces an effect of is responsible for events or results, understood as the root system where a plant originates
“All kinds” – entire assortment
“Evil” – wrong, bad, morally objectionable behavior
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
Godliness with contentment is great gain
How can we guard against the love of money?
Practicing daily graditude and frequent generosity
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