by Marina Shemesh

Created on: June 25, 2008   Last Updated: November 01, 2010

Money is not the root of evil. Money makes our lives easier and sometimes even worth living. Those of us who do not have any money or not enough suffer for the lack of it.

In the Bible it says that the HUNGER formoney is the root of evil, not that having money is the root of evil. Still, a lot of people have yet to learn that money does not buy you health, happiness or love.People who think that having money will solve all their problems are mistaken. Rich people are also lonely and many commit suicide. Money do have a place in our lives, but our attitude towards money should be balanced. Just like anything else in our lives.

You have to eat food to stay alive but not too little nor too much. Children need a lot of attention from their parents but they must also learn how to amuse themselves and slowly become more independent. The same balance must be sought after in regards to money. Do not think that beig rich is the sole purpose of life. But then again, if you have a buddle of money that you did not get hold of in an unlawful way, what is wrong with that?

It is curious how people think that you can either be one of two things with regarding money. Either you are a miserable filthy rich capitalist who exploits his workers or a humble servant who finds it hard to feed his family. What is wrong with being rich and happy? The world is slowly starting to realize that there are women who are both beautiful and clever. Rich and happy still does not seem to be an acceptable combination though.

If you look at our planet, you see richness wherever you go. Sunsets that are the most amazing colors of gold and orange and purple. There are flowers in every conceivable shape and all of them are available in a variety of colors.There are trees and shrubs that give us fruits and nuts and vegetables. There are vegetables that grow underneath the earth and above the earth.You can find forests and lakes, mountains, seas and deserts,all of them teeming with life. We are surrounded with richness.

We are made in abundance and there is no reason that we should not live in abundance. There is nothing wrong with wanting a good life for yourself, your family and your friends.If money can make your life richer and easier, then by all means go for the challenge. Apply yourself, study hard and work harder. There is nothing wrong with using your talents to make yourself a better life.

As a matter of fact, the story of the people in the Bible who were handed out talents, shows us not to be afraid to work with what we have been given to get even more. The person who did something with his talents also received the talent of the one who buried it.

Keep in mind that your pursuit of money should not harm anybody. Do not be clever about the way that you steal from others. Use your intelligence, position, talents, looks or connections to get ahead in a lawful way.Do not think that there is only so much money to go around. Money can be created just like you plant a garden or make a dress. Money is not the root of evil. Being jealous and lazy is.

Go and live an abundant life. If you make a bunch of money along the way, good for you. Just do not let it get to your head. Money can make your life easier, help you live longer and let you do good to others. In the end though, you cannot take it with you.

It depends on you if you use money as a tool or let it start using you. Then, money can become the root of all that is evil.

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