"Frozen pizza is the root of all evil." I read these words on a custom pizza box, paused, and read them thoroughly again. Obviously the message was that frozen, store-bought pizza is no good compared to fresh, made-to-order pizza. It might even leave the impression that frozen pizza could be harmful to one's health. Eating an occasional frozen pizza, however, will not jeopardize our spiritual well-being, but failing to heed Biblical warnings will. The love of money is a root of evil. Roots are largely concealed, yet a plant's well-being depends on its root system. Roots of bitterness, strife, and hatred may be hidden for a long time, but eventually these sins rise up and expose themselves for what they really are. It is sobering to contemplate the evil that is tied in one way or another to this unhealthy root, the love of money. Money may seem to be an innocent commodity, yet this warning is God's Word. The desire to be rich will destroy us. We dare not let money be our master, or it will bury its root in our hearts. Let us flee this evil, "and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, paitence, meekness." May our fondness for silver and gold decrease while our love for each other and for the Lord increase more and more.
"For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.-- 1 Timothy 6:10
--Devotion of David Miller, Jr. -Sugarcreek, OH
"Money is like muck, not good exept it be spread." --Francis Bacon
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