THE PROBLEM WITH MONEY

MONEY IS NOT THE ISSUE

The problem with money is that money is not the issue.

But the love of money is...

1 Timothy 6:10

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.

You may ask, why is it evil?

• How you may want to get 
• What you may compromise for it
• Who you may have to give up or choose between

How eager you are for it may be the first step and doorway to all types of sins.  

The pursuit of money through the eyes of covetousness, envy, greed and any other means outside of its proper usage is from a discontented spirit.  If one is content and satisfied with their lives or more so with their position in Christ they will not fall into the lusts and sorrows that comes with the evil disclosed in the scripture above.  

These behaviors come with a price tag and can result in many ills. Sleeplessness, stress, disorders, physical and mental illness and spiritual emptiness etc...

Many people have left God to pursue money, and at the end even if they found their pot of gold are still empty and NEED GOD!  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  MONEY TROUBLES

What do you suppose is the root cause of all the money troubles? Are there any just reasons?

Let's view today's focus from the TLB version of verses 6-10
6 Do you want to be truly rich? You already are if you are happy and good. 7 After all, we didn’t bring any money with us when we came into the world, and we can’t carry away a single penny when we die. 8 So we should be well satisfied without money if we have enough food and clothing. 9 But people who long to be rich soon begin to do all kinds of wrong things to get money, things that hurt them and make them evil-minded and finally send them to hell itself. 10 For the love of money is the first step toward all kinds of sin. Some people have even turned away from God because of their love for it, and as a result have pierced themselves with many sorrows.

CONSIDER THESE QUESTIONS
What is your view of being rich?
What does riches consist of?
Is money a big or important part of it?
What do you think the word is trying to say in verse 8?
What are some of the wrong things that people do to achieve money?
What are some of the results (sorrows) that some are facing from wrong pursuit?

Remember as you reflect on the scripture and your answers, know that money itself is not evil and is used for many good things.  Missions and humanitarian acts are benefited by it.  However, money has created and wrecked havoc in many homes, churches, friendship/relationships and has been used in many criminal activities.  Take heed how you pursue to achieve the things that money can buy; avoid the piercings of sorrow that tags along with it; watch how it affects your relationship with God!

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel