Root problems

Tuesday October 2nd, 1 Timothy 6: 6 Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. Money is not the root of all kinds of evil, it is the love of money. I have known many persons of wealth who were giving, kind, generous and humble, and many who were not. I have known many persons with very little wealth who were giving, kind, generous and humble, and many who were not. It is less our possessions than our desires and attitudes that get us on this one. Contentment for ourselves and a drive to help others is the key.