Scripture reveals that money itself is neutral, but the desire to possess it becomes a competing master that pulls the heart away from God.
Scripture on Love Of Money
1 Timothy 6:10
New Testament
"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."
Proverbs 23:4-5
Old Testament
"Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle."
Matthew 6:24
New Testament
"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
1 Timothy 6:17-19
New Testament
"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
Hebrews 13:5
New Testament
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'"
The Bottom Line
You can't worship both God and money—one will always win, and only one is actually worth it.
Try Today
Identify one financial decision you're facing this week. Before you decide, ask yourself: Am I choosing this because it serves God's kingdom, or because I'm chasing security in money? Then choose accordingly.
Prayer
Jesus taught us to pray about our desires, saying in Matthew 6:11 to ask for our daily bread—enough, not excess.
Father, I confess that money often feels like security to me, like the thing that will finally make me feel safe and free. But Your Word shows me that the love of money is a trap that has caught and wounded many people. I want to serve You wholeheartedly, not divide my heart between You and financial gain. Help me see money as a tool You've given me to steward, not a master to serve. Free me from anxiety about having enough, and give me a generous heart instead. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read 1 Timothy 6 to see Paul's full teaching on wealth, generosity, and contentment in community.
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