Today’s Scrip-Bit 13 November 2026 1 Timothy 6:10a.
1 Timothy 6:10a. For the LOVE of money is the root of all (kinds) of evil:
Ah friends, the unexpected, unpredictable and uncontrollable behaviour of modern technology eh! Especially when the technology is in worldwide use, and it breaks down at a most inopportune time, like yesterday’s breakdown of the Microsoft Server. And what mostly annoyed was I had finished the Bit early yesterday and was about to send it, when everything just went kaput. But since we’ve put our lives so deeply into the hands of unpredictable modern technology, then that’s the price we have to sometimes pay, because whatever man makes can break down..
And on this Friday 13th of November, thankfully the sun has come back to us after deserting us yesterday for a wet and cloudy Thursday. And yes, all of our foolish superstitions for Friday the13th are out in full force today. Hn! But for those of us who truly believe in Jesus all those superstitions are insignificant, and we still sent up our Friday Mantra to high heaven with a great shout: ‘TGIF! Thank God it’s Friday, and the weekend is here at last!’ Oh mih people, there isn’t much that can stop us from celebrating the imminence of our two days off from work. (smile)
And today, we’ll repeat most of what we said yesterday because it deals with a very important subject; money. Remember that yellow foolscap page I discovered last week with two articles printed on it? The first one spoke about success, this one refers to money. It didn’t have a title either, so I called it ‘The Attributes of Money.’ And what does it say?
Please read with me: ‘It can buy a house, But not a Home. It can buy a Bed, But not Sleep. It can buy a Clock, But not time. It can buy you a Book, But not Knowledge. It can buy you a Position, But not Respect. It can buy you Medicine, But not Health. It can buy you Blood, But not Life. It can buy you Sex, But not LOVE. So you see money isn’t everything. And it often causes pain and suffering. I tell you all this because I am your Friend, and as your Friend I want to take away your pain and suffering… So send me all your money and I will suffer for you. Cash is fine.’
Well, I know the last line seems like a joke, but unfortunately there are numerous crooks and criminals out there in this evil and ungodly world trying to do just that – take away your hard earned money. Fraud is possibly our biggest crime right now, and the monsters are preying on the older folks who either have some mental deficiency or are so trusting that they believe whatever they are told, even from people they don’t know. And what makes it even sadder, is that a lot of fraudulent crime is also being perpetrated by those we know, and know very well too.
Consequently, we have to be oh so careful about all who we deal with, because we never know who will lead us astray or betray us. That’s why the Psalmist so wisely advises: ‘Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.’ (Ps. 146:3) As well as: ‘It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.’ (Ps. 118:8-9) So, having decided we won’t put our trust in man, but in God, let’s go back and look at those attributes of money, that we just listed.
And we see that money is important, very important in this life, but it’s not everything. It can buy you a lot of things, but not the important things like a home, sleep, time, knowledge, respect, knowledge, health, life and LOVE. No, those you have to earn with your attitude and behaviour, showing forth godly and moral conduct, and doing the things that will enhance your chances of acquiring the things that money cannot buy. For instance you have to earn respect, and look after yourself with basic things like proper food, exercise and sufficient rest, if you want to have good health.
Unfortunately though, in our current world, money has become the measuring stick for too many things. If you have it, you’re looked up to and everybody wants to be your friend. But if you don’t have money, then you’re looked down upon, and considered of no account, and obviously no one wants to be your friend. That’s why these awesome words of advice from Bruh Paul to Timothy are even more important today than they were back then.
Bruh Paul writes: ‘But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment (clothing) let us therewith be content. But they that will be (desire to be) rich, fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful (harmful) lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition (ruin and destruction). For the LOVE of money is the root of all (kinds) of evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.’ (1 Tim. 6:6-10)
And we all know that’s the gospel truth, for we all have either seen it happen, or have had it happen to us as we pursue money greedily and covetously. And what many of us don’t realize is that like so many other disciplines in our lives, money is something you have to learn how to use. Having money doesn’t make you great or wise; how you handle that money makes you great and/or wise. So please friends, let’s not do like the world advises and let our lives be all about money and it’s acquisition, for in the long run it will hurt us more than we can ever imagine. And to help us handle money wisely, let’s go to the throne of grace, through our Friday Chant seeking divine aid.
Altogether: ‘Oh Lord, thanks for getting me safely through another week of work. It hasn’t been easy, but with your generous help, I made it through. You know our many serious problems are escalating instead of improving, and we desperately need your help to fix them. Heavenly Father, with your omnipotent help, and our trusting faith, we know that we can stand strong and steadfast and defeat the simmering unrest in our land. So please give our leaders the wise guidance to handle these unexpected storms properly.
And despite the anxiety and confusion of these ungodly times, help us to be responsible, and get sufficient fun, fellowship, rest and relaxation in these two short days off, so that we can be renewed and refreshed in soul, body and mind, to go back out next week and further your glorious kingdom by the good example we, your faithful believers set. So that our sinful world can wake up and smell the coffee, wake up and smell it sweet and strong! We pray this in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! Amen!’
Now, we believers also need to wake up and smell the coffee, so we can improve our witness for Christ! Much LOVE!
…death comes to us all…and everything we have is left behind…
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