The root of all the evils

John Farley
Pastor Teacher
Sunday,
January 3, 2021

The root of all the evils

1TI 6:6-10

The greatest provision in this life is found in the contentment that comes from knowing and following God’s ways.

LUK 12:15-21

1TI 6:6

In verse 6, Paul contrasts material gain and spiritual gain.

1TI 4:8

1TI 6:7

Verse 7 is true on its face. It’s a simple fact.

JOB 1:20-21

PSA 49:16-17

1TI 6:8

In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus revealed the secret to contentment.

MAT 6:24-34

Stop worrying;
trust in our heavenly Father. He will supply all of our needs.

1TI 6:9

It is not those who are rich but those who want to get rich.

 

They act like fools and they hurt people - most of all themselves.

 

The destruction is complete. Final.

1TI 6:10

“ the love of money is the root of all the evils”

Greed produces devastating results.

COL 3:5 equates greed with idolatry.

COL 3:5

The love of money disqualifies a man for a leadership position in the church.

1TI 3:2-3

1TI 6:10

Their lust for wealth blinds them and causes them to veer off course.

They pierce themselves.
These are self-inflicted wounds.

Dissatisfaction. Constant cravings. Emptiness. Worry and anxiety.

Loneliness (think Scrooge). Guilt. Regrets. Fear.

ECC 5:16-17

HEB 13:5