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5. The bible actually says the love of money is a root of evil, not that money itself is evil.

Reply to Stargazer99 (Original post)

Tue Dec 30, 2025, 10:53 AM

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"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." - Biblical verse 1, Timothy 6:10

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