The Love of Money

Scott Beyer
12/05/23 - Bulletin

“For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (1 Timothy 6:10)

            A root is the life source of a tree.  It is the foundation to its growth and the source of its nutrients.  When we begin to long for money and the things which money can buy, money becomes the root of a poisonous tree that bears rotten fruit.  Money is not the problem; it is the constant pursuit of money, the coveting of money, and the lusting for it which grows the tree of evil.

            When money becomes the god we love, then our relationships, our faith, our contentment, and our clarity of mind all suffer.  When our ‘wants’ are not curbed by our faith and our appetites for more are left unchecked… grief and distress are not far behind.  We cannot follow Jesus and follow money, too.

Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites

Today’s Reading: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Questions to ask:

1. How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
2. What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
3. How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
4. What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
5. How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?

This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul.  If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision

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