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1 Timothy 6:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The obsession with money is where all kinds of evil starts. Some people get so caught up chasing it that they drift away from their faith and end up hurting themselves with all kinds of pain and regret.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Money isn't evil, but being obsessed with it will mess up your life and pull you away from what actually matters.

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