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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Who Do You Think You Are?
How we view ourselves and the world really matters.
As a person thinks/reckons in their soul, so are they. (Proverbs 23:7)
Some use this line of thinking to fuel daily positive declarations – to help them believe the best about themselves and/or transform their self-image. This can be helpful – if you lean toward the dark side of things; if you tend to live in a world of negative fantasies and scenarios. Positive declarations can help break those haunting patterns.
We need to learn to believe rightly about ourselves, others and our circumstances. The goal, however, is not to always think positively about ourselves or our situations, but to think rightly. The apostle Paul wrote, “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to you.” (Romans 12:3)
The solid measure of life is God’s Truth. A sober, realistic perspective rooted in our relationship with Him and faith in His presenc...
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