why do we give it to our churches? and why do many christians want "in god we trust" printed on it? if there was something i disagreed with, the last thing i would want is my seal of approval on it.
2007-06-05 09:53:11 · 20 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The love of money is the root of all evil.
1Tim.6:10 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.
2007-06-05 09:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by jeni 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the love of money is the root of all evil. loving money is evil needing money is not. We need money to survive. That's why we give it to the churches. Christians were not the ones to say print in God we trust on the monies. How can you not think that maybe it was the enemy himself to mess with peoples minds.
2007-06-05 17:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by power 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People too often misquote this scripture! Here is the complete verse: "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." I Timothy 10 (NIV)
I don't know of *many* born-again Christians who do not know the complete quote!
2007-06-05 17:12:16 · answer #3 · answered by trebor namyl hcaeb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
1 Timothy 6:10
I think the verse says it all. Love of money is evil. Money itself has no power.
Why Christians want "In God we trust" on our money is a mystery to me. My walk with Christ is mine and cannot be reflected on a dollar bill. But don't ask me not to say "One nation, under God" in my pledge. You don't have to say it, but you won't stop me from saying it.
2007-06-05 17:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by bluevinylangel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think too many people, especially Christians are mislead to believe that money is evil. It is not money, but the love of money that is the root of evil. If we spend all of our time trying to build a kingdom of wealth here on earth, but none or not enough time building our relationship with God, who promises eternity, we will go to hell. Even if you don't believe in heaven or hell, think about this....What will you do with all of your earthly possessions when you die? Christians can be rich, but they can't take their eyes off God.
2007-06-05 17:00:43 · answer #5 · answered by artbyheather04 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's bullshit. Neither money nor the love of money is the root of all evil. Evil existed long before money was invented. If anything could be called the root of all evil, it would probably be inequality.
2007-06-05 16:57:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Money is not the root of all evil. It is the love of money that is the root of all evil.
2007-06-05 17:00:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not according to the Bible. The Bible states that LOVE OF money is the root of evil.
2007-06-05 16:57:19 · answer #8 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you are going to quote something make sure you know your source. money is not the root of all evil. the love of money is. we need money to survive. those who love money dont want to give it up. i know many who make lots of money and when told about tithes for church they leave the church. they want to go to church but not tithe.
2007-06-05 17:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by dannamanna99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all boils down to idolatry...anything or anyone you put before God in your life is an idol. Money can be an idol, or anything else you chose. It is a heart issue and that is what Jesus was getting at.
2007-06-05 17:13:23 · answer #10 · answered by chra7 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋