The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines money as a “medium of exchange” for goods and/or services. While one could barter to obtain the necessities of life such as food, shelter and clothing for most people it is more efficient to use money. Even though God commands us to not worry about obtaining necessities (Matthew 6:25) we are still to work to obtain them (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Considering this truth then why does Apostle Paul say, “for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil”? While we know that Paul was not against material possessions like the Gnostics were in his day, he was very concerned that money and the accumulation of wealth would be sought and as such would intoxicate believers to place their hope in their own abilities and the present age rather than in a sovereign God who held their eternal future in His hands! This sermon is going to begin by describing how the love of money can pull a Christians “down into ruin and destruction” (verse 9). The second part of this sermon is going to focus on how our true “wealth” is to be found in obedience to Christ and the “pursuit of righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness” (verse 11). And the final part of this sermon is going to answer the age-old question: is it ok in God’s sight to be materially wealthy?