The Bible states that money is the root of all evil. However, the JST version clarifies that the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Our attitude toward money is the key. I like to be comfortable and have the things I need and want. I enjoy feeling the freedom to go to Costco and buy whatever my family needs without feeling the stress of calculating as I shop to make sure I don't overspend. However, learning to budget and stay within those parameters is a good thing. I have room for improvement in this area! When I used to work in banking I was exact in my money management matters, but I wasn't always good at planning ahead and creating a budget. I believe that money is a resource that we have been given to teach us to learn discipline and develop the ability to plan and prepare. When we look at money as a tool to create a greater future for ourselves and others, we are in a better position to handle it more appropriately and not fall into the trap of gluttony, waste, or frivolity. Gaining self discipline is a life-long pursuit, and money is just one of the means we have to develop this valuable character trait. Becoming greedy, gluttonous, or wasteful are the stumbling blocks associated with money. But becoming resourceful, creative, and generous are the stepping stones that allow us to use money as a beneficial tool to bless our lives and be in a position to bless others as well.
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