Correct. Which is why Scripture says the love of money is the "root" of all evil. But man is not an animal. Animals do not have a moral character like man, only instinct. Man is more than instinct. He is a moral creature. So Ecclesiastes 12:13 says this is "the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments for this i…
Correct. Which is why Scripture says the love of money is the "root" of all evil. But man is not an animal. Animals do not have a moral character like man, only instinct. Man is more than instinct. He is a moral creature. So Ecclesiastes 12:13 says this is "the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man." With only instinct to guide him, man tends toward evil because of his moral character.
We are to be motivated by more than just instinct. When we find ourselves in a compromising situation, do we serve our instinct as Nietzsche described or do we fear God more and conform our decisions to God's law? As a moral creature, this is the dilemma we always face: follow our instinct or fulfill our duty to our Creator.
"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."
Money is merely a tool, a means of barter. The LOVE of money is where the problem lies.
I stand corrected. I normally quote "the love of money" which I neglected to do this time. My fingers need to pay better attention to my mind. And...the correction makes my comment much more logical. Much appreciated!
Correct. Which is why Scripture says the love of money is the "root" of all evil. But man is not an animal. Animals do not have a moral character like man, only instinct. Man is more than instinct. He is a moral creature. So Ecclesiastes 12:13 says this is "the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man." With only instinct to guide him, man tends toward evil because of his moral character.
We are to be motivated by more than just instinct. When we find ourselves in a compromising situation, do we serve our instinct as Nietzsche described or do we fear God more and conform our decisions to God's law? As a moral creature, this is the dilemma we always face: follow our instinct or fulfill our duty to our Creator.
1 Timothy 6:10 King James Version
"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."
Money is merely a tool, a means of barter. The LOVE of money is where the problem lies.
Mrs. "the Knife"
I stand corrected. I normally quote "the love of money" which I neglected to do this time. My fingers need to pay better attention to my mind. And...the correction makes my comment much more logical. Much appreciated!
Ah, when the brain runs away and the fingers can't catch up! A common malady here on the 'stacks! 😊😂
Mrs. "the Knife"
Pure gold, PP.