Howard Hughes! For one!

Your answer doesn't make sense. If being wealthy is the purpose of your life, that spells your impending doom.

Wise answer.

Money is not the root of all evil. The love of it is as outlined in 1 Timothy 6: "8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 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. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, MEEKNESS."

That is correct. I'll be glad when 5PM gets here so I can try for sleep. That is my time to try.

Linda Joy, quote: "Money is not the root of all evil." You are incorrect. Money is the most tempting tool in the world. Jesus had much to say about wealth. His most memorable conversation about money is when He encountered the rich young man. (Matthew 19:16-24). Since I know you won't take the time to look it up, I will quote it...

Matthew 19:16-24 "And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have Eternal Life? 17 And He said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto Him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. 23 Then said Jesus unto His disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. 24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God."

Rick, by the words of Jesus, money is indeed tempting. The Bible is deeper than what Linda Joy thinks. She is only looking at the surface. This is why her or any other average Joe should not be allowed to quote God's Word before analyzing the scriptures.

I've read the entire Bible more than once. You don't know me and have no right to judge anyone. Apparently you only believe the parts of the Bible you choose to believe as I clearly quoted 1 Timothy 6:10 which states it's the love of money that is the root of all evil and you've clearly rejected it. I'll agree money is only a tool and can be used for good or evil. You can use it to puff up your ego with designer clothes and shoes or you can choose to help the poor. Its just a tool.

You have no way of knowing my thoughts. And it's very arrogant for you to assume you do. Regardless how narcissistic you are you are not God and you don't know the thoughts of others.

On the other hand I don't read scriptures so can fight with and correct others I'm more interested in improving my own faults instead of searching out the faults of others! I suggest you pray about that.

Linda Joy, quote: "I've read the entire Bible more than once. You don't know me and have no right to judge anyone." Don't just read it, analyze it. I'll educate you furthermore. Jesus encouraged His disciples to judge with a righteous judgment. John 7:24 "Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." We are commanded to exercise righteous judgment, but we are forbidden to judge when we are not qualified to do so.

Linda Joy, once again, you are incorrect for basing your beliefs on the words: "For the love of money." I accept the entire Bible with rationalization. You are not being rational here. It is rational to say that we all love money to a certain level. I love money, you love money, Rick loves money, heck, we all love money. It is the principal of the word love by definition, which signifies an intense feeling of deep affection when we see a huge amount of money.

I already told you I don't love money. You don't know my mind or what I have studied and you're not qualified to judge me or to tell Rick what he loves. You need to get your meds adjusted your NPD is clouding your judgement.

Linda Joy, quote: "You don't know my mind or what I have studied and you're not qualified to judge me" Of course I am. 1 John 4:1 enables me to test all spirits to see if they are from God.

Linda Joy, there are many errors in your comments. The Bible describes this as the "spirit of falsehood." Also, you have no reasoning, and you falsely claim that I go around and tell others what to do. I have said it many times that All-Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is useful for teaching, for reproof and for correcting in order for the man or woman of God to be equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Quote: "The LOVE OF MONEY" Others who are passing can only see how ridiculous your answer is when you're shouting. We all would love to be rich, but this is only a fantasy to dream about money.

Caps are for emphasis. You're the one whose wrong and anyone with eyes can see it. I would not love to be rich and have turned it down many times in my life on principle. And I don't dream of money. But thanks for letting us know your true views about it.

Caps is attention-seeking behavior, and is considered SHOUTING on the internet. Speaking of being rich, you are against the odds of billions of people in the world that would love to have at least half a million dollars.

That just goes to prove you don't know me or my mind. God provides all I need. I have faith He always will.

And you and anyone else who loves money still haven't learned the lesson, obviously! And why would you still love money and dream about having it if you believe it to be THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL?

Quote: "That just goes to prove you don't know me or my mind." Your personality and your mind are clearly manifested in your comments. You have been bearing false statements against me with no evidence. Therefore, your comments are spurious. This is all that needs to be known.

Quote: "And why would you still love money and dream about having it if you believe it to be THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL?" We all want a better living, and it takes money to do so. I have a good living already, but for the love of money will only insure that I have the money to pay for my expenses.

The love of money is symbolic. It is not the proper way of saying it according to the Parable of the rich young man in Matthew 19:16-24. How many people do you know who will not love to have money???

You're right according to 1Timothy 6:10. Boo don't listen to her! You know you're right!

Linda Joy, 1 Timothy 6:10 doesn't change the fact that we all love to have money. It is the root of temptation were money originates from.

Don't lump me or anyone else whose learned this lesson in your little money loving group. And if you have a comment to this remark feel free to post it on my answer and leave Boo's notifications out of it. She knows She's right and you're wrong and she's probably already tired of it. I know I am!

Linda Joy, you still don't know where money originated from. It is certainly not from God. To your other remarks about not bothering Boola Boo: actually, that's what the comments section is for, so we can express our views. If she doesn't like receiving comments from me, she can tell me about it, and I will consider it a "no comment zone" on her behalf. It's that simple: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/3510791