Money, Money, Money

1 Timothy 6:10  For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

A man living in Southern California was on his way to work one morning in his brand new BMW. Suddenly, the Big One hit: the earth began to tremble under his wheels and the car was swallowed by the earth. The man was seriously injured, but as he climbed out of the wreckage he didn’t even notice that his left arm had been cut off at the elbow. He just stood by the side of the road, viewing the wreckage and crying out "Oh no, my Beemer, my Beemer!" A man who had witnessed the disaster said to him, "How can you be crying about your car? Don’t you realize that your arm has been cut off?" The man looked down in horror at his missing limb and said, "Oh no! My Rolex! My Rolex!" 

You know, Sparky, your watch and your car may not be your biggest issue at the moment! I’m just spitballing here, but the loss of your arm might be a bit of an issue…

Isn’t it silly how we get so wrapped up in money and the things it can buy? There is nothing wrong with having nice stuff, but there is everything wrong with your nice stuff having you. When your love and desire for money or possessions becomes your primary focus in life you are headed for trouble.

Today’s verse is often misquoted as “Money is the root of all evil.” In fact, I think I have heard it more quoted wrong than correctly. Paul told Timothy, “For the LOVE of money is the root of all evil…”

Money is nothing more than a tool. It can be used to build a beautiful life, bless others, and even serve God. Or money can be misused to ruin individuals, homes, and even countries. Make sure you have your money priorities correct.

Today’s Readings:  2 Kings 11,12; 2 Chronicles 24; 1 Timothy 6

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