Prophet of ...
I saw this somewhere and after reading it I remembered that I do not like Randroids. While I can agree with the sentiment expressed that "money" is not evil, the saying is "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows" (1st Timothy 6:10 KJV)
And even that verse should be taken in context with the preceding and following verses.
And I quote,
It is a grand and wonderful thought to tell me that money is not evil. That money is just a tool, a means of exchange. That money is the result of those that produce some sort of goods.
Wow. And for this she is supposed to have the second most influential book in the whole of recorded human history? Color me blasé.
Fantastic. You are correct. Money is not evil. No argument. Money is an inanimate object and cannot be attributed to good or evil (at least in my understanding). It is the love of (or addiction to) money, just as the love of (or addiction to) a particular drug can be attributed to evil. It is the choice that a person makes that is evil. YOU can choose to love money above all else, just as you can choose to not snort a gram of coke a week.
Understand the quote in context before you bastardize it. (This goes for both sides).
EDIT 23:37 EST - I had the urge to add this verse
I had to get it out of my head, or I knew I would never fall asleep.
And even that verse should be taken in context with the preceding and following verses.
And I quote,
But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
(1st Timothy 6:9-11 KJV)
It is a grand and wonderful thought to tell me that money is not evil. That money is just a tool, a means of exchange. That money is the result of those that produce some sort of goods.
Wow. And for this she is supposed to have the second most influential book in the whole of recorded human history? Color me blasé.
Fantastic. You are correct. Money is not evil. No argument. Money is an inanimate object and cannot be attributed to good or evil (at least in my understanding). It is the love of (or addiction to) money, just as the love of (or addiction to) a particular drug can be attributed to evil. It is the choice that a person makes that is evil. YOU can choose to love money above all else, just as you can choose to not snort a gram of coke a week.
Understand the quote in context before you bastardize it. (This goes for both sides).
EDIT 23:37 EST - I had the urge to add this verse
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Matthew 6:24 KJV
I had to get it out of my head, or I knew I would never fall asleep.
posted by depressoboy at 11:05 PM
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I stumbled upon this blog while moseying around... are you Christian? Your writing style is pretty engaging. As a Christian, and a writer myself, I'm curious.
I'll probably drop in to see what else you'll be writing here and there. You can address me as Aronwy if you want to reply by posting a reply on your own page of course, or whatever other way you have... haha
Aronwy,
I am indeed a Christian. I use the term somewhat hesitantly, as I have noticed that identifying yourself as a Christian quite often leads people to ascribe all sorts of interesting beliefs that you may not subscribe to. (Like there is some sort of one size fits all mold that everyone that believes a certain way comes out of.)
But, the short answer (haha! too late!!)is yes.
But, the short answer (haha! too late!!)is yes.
Hey, I know all about the problem of people simply assuming all kinds of weird things about you once you announce that you're Christian.
Well, keep writing... like I said, I like your style. Although I wonder how you find so much time to blog...
- Aronwy
Aronwy,
I give up sleep.
;]
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