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."
-- I Timothy 6:10 (KJV)
Everyone needs money because money is a necessary resource in order to live upon the earth. Understand that money is not the root of all evil; loving money is the problem. Going for the money grab is the issue.
Last week, a perfect example of the money grab was put on display in the city of Chicago. Pastor Corey Brooks is the pastor of New Beginnings Church on the South Side of Chicago. He is one of the few people that is looking to help out African-Americans in the #1 murder capital of the United States.
Helping others requires plenty of money. However, in an act of desperation, Rev. Brooks fell for the money grab. Last week, he was featured in a political commercial for Illinois gubernatorial candidate and billionaire Bruce Rauner.
As a result, Rev. Brooks have been receiving death threats. Also, the church was broken into and thousands of dollars were stolen. As a result of the money grab, he has put the lives of his family and the lives of his congregation in dire straits. This money grab has resulted into others erring from the faith and having sorrows ensue.
Politics and religion should never mix. Plus, no African-American person living in Illinois should support Bruce Rauner. For example, Bruce Rauner is in a motorcycle club called A.B.A.T.E. In this club, no African-Americans are allowed. In May of this year, Rauner was shown at one of their motorcycle rallies shaking hands with another member of the club who was wearing a Confederate Flag patch. Why should any African-American support a man who associates himself with the Confederate Flag?
In life, never go for the money grab because you will save yourself from being distracted and from being depressed.
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