โTHE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL โ ITโS ALL GOING TO PERISHโ
THE PERIL OF POSSESSIONS
A Dispensational Warning Against the Love of Money
INTRODUCTION
Money itself is not evil. Scripture never says that.
What Scripture condemns is the LOVE of money (1 Tim. 6:10).
In the Dispensation of Grace, believers are called to live with eternal priorities, not earthly obsession. Satan does not need to make believers immoral if he can make them materialistic. When the heart clings to riches, the soul drifts from Christ.
Paul, our apostle, gives a clear warning:
Wealth is temporary
Desire is dangerous
Eternity is permanent
Let us examine this truth through rightly divided Scripture.
1. THE ROOT PROBLEM โ PERVERTED PRIORITY
(1 Timothy 6:10)
A. Misplaced Love โ Loving money instead of God
(Matthew 6:24)
B. Master Conflict โ You cannot serve God and mammon
(Luke 16:13)
C. Moral Corruption โ Love of money leads to all kinds of evil
2. THE REALITY OF RICHES โ TEMPORARY AND TARNISHED
(Matthew 6:19)
A. Perishing Possessions โ Moth, rust, and corruption destroy
(James 5:2โ3)
B. Passing Prosperity โ Riches take wings and fly away
(Proverbs 23:5)
C. Physical Limits โ You cannot carry wealth into eternity
(1 Timothy 6:7)
3. THE REACH OF RICHES โ DECEPTIVE AND DANGEROUS
(Mark 4:19)
A. Choking Effect โ Riches suffocate spiritual growth
(Luke 12:15)
B. False Security โ Trust placed in money instead of God
(Proverbs 11:28)
C. Faith Weakening โ Confidence shifts from Christ to cash
4. THE RESULT OF RICHES โ PAIN AND PIERCING
(1 Timothy 6:10)
A. Soul Sorrows โ Many pierce themselves with grief
(Ecclesiastes 5:10)
B. Spiritual Straying โ Erring from the faith
(Hebrews 13:5)
C. Self-Inflicted Wounds โ Money enslaves instead of serves
5. THE RENEWED MINDSET โ CONTENTMENT IN CHRIST
(1 Timothy 6:6)
A. Satisfied Spirit โ Godliness with contentment is great gain
(Philippians 4:11)
B. Simple Sustenance โ Food and clothing are enough
(1 Timothy 6:8)
C. Secure Supply โ God meets every need
(Philippians 4:19)
6. THE RIGHT PURSUIT โ SEEKING ETERNAL RICHES
(Colossians 3:2)
A. Heavenly Focus โ Set affection on things above
(Matthew 6:20)
B. Higher Investment โ Treasures in heaven never perish
(2 Corinthians 4:18)
C. Hopeful Outlook โ Eternal glory outweighs earthly gold
7. THE RESPONSIBLE WALK โ USING MONEY, NOT WORSHIPPING IT
(1 Timothy 6:17)
A. Stewardship Mindset โ Riches entrusted, not owned
(1 Corinthians 4:2)
B. Sharing Mentality โ Ready to distribute, willing to communicate
(1 Timothy 6:18)
C. Submission to God โ Trust the living God, not uncertain riches
8. THE REDEEMING TRUTH โ SALVATION IS NOT FOR SALE
(Ephesians 2:8โ9)
A. Free Gift โ Salvation cannot be bought
(Romans 6:23)
B. Finished Work โ Christ paid the full price
(1 Corinthians 15:3โ4)
C. Firm Security โ Rich or poor, saved by grace alone
(Ephesians 1:13)
9. THE REMAINING WARNING โ ITโS ALL GOING TO PERISH
(1 John 2:17)
A. World Passing Away โ Lust of flesh, eyes, pride of life
(2 Peter 3:10)
B. Wealth Vanishing โ Earthly systems will burn
(Revelation 18:17)
C. Will of God Abiding โ Only eternal things remain
CONCLUSION
Money is a toolโbut love turns it into a tyrant.
The believerโs hope is not in prosperity, possessions, or paychecks, but in Christ alone.
Satan deceives by saying:
โYou need more.โ
God declares:
โYou already have everything in Christ.โ
Donโt trade eternal riches for temporary rust.
CALL TO ACTION
Check Your Heart โ Is money serving you, or are you serving it?
Choose Contentment โ Christ is enough
Chase Eternity โ Invest in what will never perish
FINAL THOUGHTS
Money makes a poor master but a good servant.
What you love most will control you.
Only whatโs done for Christ will last forever.
