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:
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Helping One Another Align With God
Do you walk through life with your head held lower than is needed? Are you hindered or tangled up by accusations, misunderstandings and/or sin? Have you somehow come to believe that this marred, somewhat hopeless life must be all that God has for you? Deep down – often deeper than you'd like to go – do you feel harassed and helpless?
It might be that you have tried to address your “stuff.” Possibly you’ve acknowledged your need and/or errors to God, and even tried your best to change and walk in a better direction. Yet, somehow, you keep finding yourself back in the mud. The enemy may taunt you with Scripture, saying, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly.” (Proverbs 26:11)
Often the way out of bondage is simple, but a little scary. We may need to involve others in the process. James encourages us to "confess our sins to each other and pray for each other so that we may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (James 5:16) I...
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