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"Root of all kinds of evil..."

Text: 1 Timothy 6:10

THE ROOT OF EVIL

The apostle Paul minced no words when he identified the root of many kinds of evil. The following text is a wise and sobering word that we would do well to give careful attention.

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil,
for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness,
and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”
1 Timothy 6:10

1. “A root of all kinds of evil”

a) This is not the only root of evil.

b) It is however certainly a root of all kinds of evil.

2. “The love of money”

a) Money is not in itself an evil.

b) But a love of money is.

c) This phrase may be translated as “a-money-lover”.

3. Consequences

a) “In their greediness”

i) The love for money tends to cause people to be greedy.

ii) Their desire for more money makes them greedy.

b) “Have strayed from the faith”

i) They wander away.

ii) Faith in God is set aside.

c) “Pierced themselves through”

i) They bring hurt to themselves.

ii) The word “pierce” may be translated “impale”.

iii) These wounds are self-inflicted.

d) “Many sorrows”

i) Great pain is meant.

ii) Many and deep sorrows are self-inflicted.

iii) The path to obtain great wealth is fraught with danger.

iv) Some have experienced this solemn reality to their own personal grievous hurt.