“Today, let’s explore the notion of money and the love of money. Some people get upset whenever there is a discussion about money so it is important to clear the air as much as possible. I’ll quote from the original King James Version since that’s the oldest we have.
It’s not the original text but the most misunderstood and misapplied quote. ‘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.’ 1 Timothy 6:10
In fact, let’s add context: ‘7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9But 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.’
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’10For 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. 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.’
We come into the world with nothing and leave with nothing. Let’s be content with what we have BUT some fall into temptation. This is important. It is not about the ‘item’ but about those who fall into temptation and lust. ‘For the love of money…” Lusting after money.
It goes on to use the word ‘covet’ which is mentioned in the 10 commandments. ‘Thou shalt not covet.’ A definition of covet reveals it is ‘to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others: to covet another’s property.’ Get this. It’s not about the $$$.
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NOTICE the quote is, For the love of money is the root of all evil… it is not, money is the root of all evil. The quote is not at all about money. It is about how we think about it, lust after it, covet it and hoard it. ‘THEY have erred from faith…’ They erred, NOT money.
Money is energy. It’s a means of value exchange and a reflection of your creativity and ability to circulate energy. There is nothing good nor bad about money any more than there is good or bad about a hammer, a car, or a piece of toast. It’s your thoughts about money!
Your thoughts may be on or off-target. Coveting money is the issue. Lusting after another’s money is the issue. Not money! Money does nothing by itself any more than a hammer or toast does anything by itself. It is the human who needs to check motives. Stop coveting!
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It’s the mindset about money that’s the issue. Money is a means of exchange in this world. Jesus used it. God of the Bible used it. In fact, it is said God shall prosper us and help us live abundantly in all ways, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing. It’s promised!
Realize too, there was a concerted push by the early church who required money for penance, to get days off of purgatory and to brainwash the populace that their money was not to be saved and used by them, but given to the church. Look up the church history!
The scriptures were said to be too lofty for the common person. Only a bishop or priest could interpret ‘god’s word.’ We’ve been misled for centuries by the ruling classes about money, faith and so much more, in a concerted effort to control the masses. Get this!
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We’ve been inculcated that money is bad and the root of all evil. Nothing is further from the truth. It is the coveting, the lusting, of money that’s the issue. We can have a healthy relationship with money as Jesus and others have had. It is promised in the Bible.
It’s time to adjust your thinking. If you want something another has, that is wrong. You can have yours, without denying another theirs. End this zero-sum thinking that in order to win another must lose. Stop that and Shift! A rising tide floats everyone in the boat.
This IS what Jesus taught. He said, ‘love one another as I have loved you.’ Take care of each other. When you do, and you live in godly pursuit, all good things are yours. Not only will your needs be taken care of but you will prosper and live abundantly! BUT HOW?
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By developing the correct mindset and heart. We must get our thinking right, our hearts and spirit right. Then he prepares for us a banquet, anoints us with oil and leads us to green pastures. We are stewards of the world and each other. The better we take care of all of it, the better we all are in every way! Get this. Learn to think differently and prosper. Learn to be grateful, loving, caring and everything transforms. Learn to celebrate everything!” Rex Sikes
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