The Bible has literally hundreds of passages that discuss the issue of money. Next to God, it may well be the most powerful force in the earth. You had better know these six things about money:
- It is not the root of all evil. Many say it is, but actually the Bible says, “The love of money is the root of all evil” (1 Tim. 6:10). That is a big difference.
- No, it can’t buy you love. It cannot purchase the love every human soul yearns for—the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.
- You can have money and still be spiritual. The Bible commands Christians who are rich to be generous—not to take a vow of poverty (1 Tim. 6:17-19).
- Money will come to those who work hard and plan carefully (Prov. 21:5).
- Your good name and reputation for integrity are more important than a quick dollar (Prov. 22:1).
- Don’t seek money. Seek God and His wisdom (Matt. 6:33). Solomon asked God for His wisdom, and everything else came to him!
Source: Every Teenager’s Little Black Book of Hard to Find Information
by Blaine Bartel.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Blaine is a modern-day Lazarus.
Jesus resurrected him out of 23 years of sexual addiction and the death of everything he held dear. Today he coaches men out of sexual brokenness and into the Jesus life.
Blaine and his wife Lori reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They love going on long walks from the kitchen to the living room and have a weakness for reality shows. Along with his speaking and coaching, Blaine is a writer and has recently shared his resurrection story in his latest book, "Death by a Thousand Lies."
For the inquiring mind, a complete history is below.