Is Money the Root of All Kinds of Evil?

Is money the real root of all kinds of evil? Is it the main cause of greed, envy, murder, theft and other acts of evil? The Bible answers no – it’s not the money or even the precious stones, valuable metals, beautiful cars, and magnificent mansions. But it is the love of money and the love of earthly things. Money is used to facilitate the exchange of goods and services. Diamonds and gold have their own good purpose. Likewise, nice cars and mansions can be symbols of diligence, grace and prosperity. The saying money is the root of all evil is a great misconception. It arose from an incomplete reading and understanding of a certain verse in the Bible. What is completely and truly written in that verse is the following:

The Bible clearly said that it is the love of money that is the root of all kinds of evil. Read more