Subject: the church should not have this attitude if i can’t get no money I’m not coming we need to be about precious lost souls daily money is the root of all evil money itself not bad. It’s the love of money what some of the church won’t do to get money we understand the church are people, not a brick and mortar building.

1 Timothy 6:10 states that "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil," which means that an unhealthy desire for wealth can lead people to stray from their faith, become trapped in harmful lusts, and suffer sorrow, rather than finding happiness in it. The context explains that those who intensely desire wealth fall into temptation and ruin, while true contentment comes from having basic necessities and a focus on godliness.

Context of the Passage

Temptation of Wealth (verses 9-10a): The passage warns that those who long to become rich fall into temptation and a trap, leading to foolish and harmful desires that bring ruin and destruction.

Dangers of the Desire for Money (verse 10b): The verse is a direct explanation of why those who long to be rich fall into such ruin; the "love of money" is the motivating root of these evils.

Illustration of Wandering (verse 10c): Some people, driven by their craving for money, wander away from their faith, replacing their trust in God with a trust in wealth.

Personal Suffering (verse 10d): This departure from faith and focus on material gain causes them to "pierce themselves with many griefs," leading to a life of sorrow and regret.

Key Takeaway

Money is Neutral, Not Evil: The text distinguishes between money itself (which is neutral) and the "love of money," which is the problem.

Focus on Godliness: The passage contrasts the dangers of desiring wealth with the true gain of godliness with contentment.

Root of all Kinds of Evil: The "love of money" is identified as a primary root, or common source, of many different kinds of evil actions and behaviors.