“For the love of money IS THE ROOT (core, cause, foundation) of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have ERRED (to blunder, to stumble, to go wrong, to go astray) from the faith, and have PIERCED (to stab, cut, impale and puncture) themselves with many SORROWS. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”  I Tim. 6:10-11

The state of Arkansas has made some decisions lately that have shocked me! This wonderful state has been a part of my life for over 50 years and the great people of this state continue to be the love of my heart. Those that have brought gambling into our state, marijuana disguised as a medical need and now seek the recreational use of marijuana, along with the continued promotion of alcohol, even in counties that have voted to remain ‘dry’, are doing so not because they love this state but because they love money!

We can ignore the Bible and decide to welcome more, and more, of the entertainment of the flesh, and the love of money, as guides to our society but we will pay a high price as a state. To make decisions according to the flesh, and the love of money, is to assure ourselves of future ‘sorrows’.

May I encourage all believers, “to flee these things” and commit ourselves to ‘Godliness’ which will do more to strengthen this great state than the ‘love of money’.

SEE YOU SUNDAY! – BRO. ED