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Root of all Evils - SPECIAL POST

Title: Root of all Evils
Scripture for The Day: 'Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”' - Luke 12:15 

 What Jesus was saying is a warning to us all. There also many straight-to-the-point and frequent warnings about greed in the Bible, which shows how important this topic is. In the NIV Bible, the word 'greed' or 'greedy' is mentioned 25 times. You see, greed is something that you may not think is happening to you but it doesn't take long before it gets obvious! Greed is a thing that, over generations, humans have struggled with for a long time. Jesus warned us to be on guard against all kinds of greed, as Satan will use many tactics to try and get you to be greedy. He sometimes may use envy or covetousness to try and make sure that your heart becomes selfish, full of pride. In that split second, Satan will make the most of your resting moment. Money is another trap of Satan. And, sadly, one that many get into. The love of money is usually what drives a man - as if money is the only thing needed to survive. But they don't know that the love of money destroys. Paul said the same thing to Timothy in chapter 6 of his first letter. 

 "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."

 Doesn't this prove what I am saying? Money is not the first thing you should chase. If you do, Satan doesn't need to bother. You're already heading into his trap. 
What should we chase first then? 
I am very glad you asked (happy emoji - 😎). But, if you read your Bible properly, you would have known that Jesus said what to chase right here: 

 "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need." - Luke 12:31 NLT


 You see - chasing after that job position, or a wife, or a house, or money greedily, and slowly removing the power of the Holy Spirit in your life is what Jesus was trying to get us to prevent, by what he said in Luke 12:15. Put God above all, and He'll give you everything you need. Doesn't this say the same thing as Psalm 23:1?

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