Dig Out The Root
How important is money… really?
What role is it playing in your life right now?
And—let’s be honest—how well are you actually managing it?
Paul once wrote to his young protégé, Timothy: “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10)
That’s a weighty statement.
So what did he mean?
Money Isn’t the Problem… But It Can Become One
Money, in itself, is not evil.
It’s useful. Necessary. Even enjoyable.
But it becomes dangerous when it takes on a role it was never designed to carry.
Money makes a terrible god.
Let’s Name This Honestly
An idol is anything you look to for what only God can give.
And money… quietly steps into that role all the time.
- Security about your future
- A sense of identity
- A measure of your worth
Have you found yourself leaning on money for any of those?
The False Promises of Money
Money whispers…
“If you just had more, you’d feel secure.”
“If you just reached that level, you’d feel like enough.”
But let’s tell the truth:
- Some of the most insecure people in the world are wealthy
- There is no clear answer to “how much is enough?”
- Your worth cannot be measured in dollars
Only God can give you:
- Unshakable identity
- Deep security
- True acceptance
- Real purpose
Money simply doesn’t have the capacity.
What Happens When Money Becomes the Source
When we try to squeeze from money what only God can provide…
We never feel satisfied.
So, we push harder.
We want more.
We start making decisions we wouldn’t normally make.
And slowly—subtly—we become vulnerable to all kinds of compromise.
That’s what Paul was getting at.
It’s not about money.
It’s about misplaced trust.
A Healthy Relationship with Money
Let’s stay balanced here.
- It’s good to work hard and be paid
- It’s good to enjoy what God provides
- It’s good to invest in what matters
But it’s dangerous to depend on money for identity or security.
That’s where things go sideways.
Let Me Ask You Directly
Is money functioning as an idol anywhere in your life?
Not theoretically—practically.
If So… Here’s How You Break Free
Keep this simple. Keep it honest.
- Confess
Agree with God about how you’ve been relating to money. No spin. - Repent
Turn from false comfort. Re-anchor in God as your source. - Worship
Re-establish your affection. Declare—clearly—who your provider really is. - Give
This is big. Give some money to someone (or others) – for their good, not yours.
Giving breaks money’s grip on your heart.
It reorders your trust—fast.
You can apply this pattern to any form of idolatry that’s trying to entangle you (Hebrews 12:1–2).
Final Thought
You don’t need less money.
You need money in its proper place.
Under God. Not beside Him.
Not replacing Him.
Take a few minutes today…
Get clear.
Where is your trust really sitting?
And what’s one step you can take to realign it?
With you,
~ Coach Tom
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