One of the issues that should be addressed when it comes to finances is to settle once and for all in your mind what money is and is not. People can fall into one of two extremes, and the Bible has a word to say about both. Today's devotion looks at those who believe money is "bad."
Is the following statement true or false? "Money is the root of all sorts of evil." Your answer affects the way you view finances, so think about your answer for moment. Is money the root of all sorts of evil?
Read 1 Timothy 6:10. What does the Bible say about money? Does it say money is the root of all sorts of evil? No, it says "the love of money" is a root of all sorts of evil. There are two ways this can be seen. One issue is greed and a consuming desire for something other than God. Another way this is demonstrated is seeing money as the source of security rather than God: a misplacement of faith.
Money itself is neutral. It is neither good or evil; it is a tool to help facilitate the exchange of goods and services. Jesus used money to pay his own taxes, and taught lessons about giving without condemning the use of money. The proper way to view money is to keep it in its proper perspective, a tool that is neutral.
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