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.
1 Timothy 6:10 KJV
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The love of wealth begins with just a kiss,
A secret rendezvous, a warm desire.
The more you have the more you want for bliss;
The more you want the more that you require.
You think of all the things that it can bring,
How easy life would be if you were rich.
You need it more than God, this precious thing;
The love of money turns your life to kitsch.
Idolatry begat all evilness:
Desire of the fruit to have it all.
As long as this is what you must possess,
You are a slave to sin and sure to fall.
If you love God as much as you need air,
Then money’s not an issue nor a snare.
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sonnet #423
Back of the Choir 
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Luke 12:29-31 (MSG)
“What I’m trying to do here is get you to relax, not be so preoccupied with getting so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep yourself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Don’t be afraid of missing out. You’re my dearest friends! The Father wants to give you the very kingdom itself.
Matthew 6:30-33 (MSG)
“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.