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God's People Have No Love Of Money by agwom(m): 8:21pm On May 19, 2015
Money is what makes this world operate. An individual in this world can have an extremely hard time finding food, shelter, clothing, entertainment and many other things without having money. An individual without money knows very well how hard it can be to do even the simplest tasks without having money. In this world, money rules and it is what makes the world work. In fact, money is actually loved by most people in this world and is widely viewed as the most important thing an individual could possibly have. However, for God's people, money should not be viewed as the most important thing to have and it should definitely not be loved.

Money in the bible is a very important subject and God has clearly explained to us over and over again how we need to view money in order to be his people. True people of God will obey only him and will serve only him. Corrupt "people of God" will ignore what he has told us about money and will actually serve and love their money. A lot of this corruption actually comes from the many corrupt religions that exist. Many churches are actually so corrupt that they will not even preach or teach anything on the subject of money. In fact, many churches and pastors operate because of one thing- money. It is like a business for them and they will only preach what is pleasing to the majority of their members. They know that if they would preach true bible teachings that they would lose many members and it would be difficult to get new members also which would cause them to lose money. So what is the truth about money in the bible and how should God's people act in regards to money?
The bible is filled with scriptures showing us how we need to view money and how to act in regards to it. The well known biblical scripture that most people have heard of can be found at 1 Timothy 6:10. There the Apostle Paul says that the love of money is the root of all evil. He did not say that money itself was the root of all evil. He said the "love" of money was the root of all evil. And this scripture is correct too. Money itself can come in many types and forms whether it be paper, metals, commodities, certificates, credit, electronic funds, or other material possessions. All the different types and forms of money are not the root of evil themselves. However, all evil comes when people love money. This same love of money is what gives money it's value and such importance in our world. Without this love then money would be worthless. This love of money has caused countless arguments, fights and murders around the world since way back in bible times(James 4:1-4). This love of money causes hunger, homelessness and death throughout our world every single minute. This love of money causes people to deceive, steal and rob from one another(1 Timothy 6:9). This love of money is the cause for many of the world's health problems that exist. Some examples of this include the Tobacco companies and prescription drug companies that have been selling their products to consumers for many years in order to make large amounts of money and at the same time knowing full well that their products are harmful if used. This love of money is the reason governments and corporations keep destroying our planet. Governments know that if they enact laws that limit the harmful things corporations are allowed to do that it will hurt their economy in the outcome. Corporations do not want to change their old environmentally harmful ways because it will mean they will make less money. Corporations know that the cheapest way to operate is in a way that is harmful to the environment. This love of money is the reason behind the worsening entertainment that comes out every year. Movies and shows both show more violence, blood shed, sex and drugs for one reason only. And that reason is to make consistently more money. Producing entertainment with the same level of evil over and over again would not be as effective as producing entertainment that showed a gradual increase in evil. Producing entertainment this way ensures better ratings and viewers which in turn makes more money. These are just a few examples of how the love of money is the root of evil. There are actually many more examples. So we can know that the Apostle Paul was actually right in what he wrote nearly 2000 years ago in 1 Timothy 6:10, that the love of money is the root of all evil.

There are many other instances in the Holy Bible stating that true people of God should have no love of money. Jesus himself put it very plainly when he said in Luke 16:13 that no servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. He also said that a person cannot serve both God and Money. Jesus also said in Mark 10:23-25 that it is very hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. He said that it would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Why would he say such a thing? It is because Jesus knew how much love rich people have for their money. Jesus also said in Matthew 6:19-21 that we should not store up for ourselves riches here on Earth where moths and rust consume and where robbers can break in and steal. However, we should be storing up for ourselves riches in heaven where moths and rust cannot consume and where robbers can not steal. Another example can be found in Hebrews 13:5. There it states that we should be free from the love of money and that we should be content with what we have. True people of God cannot love both God and Money. Neither can true people of god serve both God and Money. These are only a few examples in the Holy Bible showing that true people of God should have no love of money. There are many more examples throughout the bible however that can prove this.

By reading this article, anyone should clearly know and understand how God feels about serving and loving money. If you were somebody who had previously been corrupted by the rest of the world or by a corrupt church, then be happy, because you now have the chance to change your ways before it is too late. If you are somebody who is financially rich then you are being urged not to love your money and be unwilling to part with it. If you have large sums of money stored up please give some to the needy or poor. Give to anyone who is less fortunate than you. There are millions of people worldwide who need it. Even give to anyone who asks of it and do not even expect repayment back(Luke 6:35). Be happy to part with your money. Give up some of your Earthly riches and trade it for heavenly and everlasting riches. Doing these things will certainly not go unnoticed by God. It will show him you love and serve him only and have no love of money.
Re: God's People Have No Love Of Money by Cholls(m): 8:23pm On May 19, 2015
my brother the Topic is laughable.

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