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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Is Anything Blocking Your Blessing?
Are you having trouble accomplishing what you think God wants you to accomplish?
Are you having difficulty getting free from any bondage or addiction?
Are you having a tough time connecting with God?
The enemy may be hindering you!
This may sound like a hyper-spiritualization to some. However, we live in a spiritual world, and the enemy is a factor in the game. The good news is that his impact is often limited if our lives are in sync with God’s truth and leading.
Proverbs 26:2 reads, “Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest.”
In other words, the activity (cursing) of the enemy cannot “stick” to us or have lasting impact if there is no spiritually legal basis for his assault. The sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus sets us free from the haunting impact of the enemy – unless our lives are spiritually out of order.
When we live outside of God’s healthy and clear life-boundaries, we place ourselves in a spiritually susceptible posit...
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