The Dark Side of Wealth: How Money Obsession Leads to Disaster

Some people believe that money is the root of all evil. I first heard this idea on a YouTube show with Dan Lok, and it made me think about why some people hold this belief.

While money can buy many things we need and enjoy, some still see it as inherently bad. There is a verse in the Bible, 1 Timothy 6:10, that says:

“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.”

This verse tells us that it is not money itself that is the problem, but the love of money.

Ariana Grande’s song 7 Rings has the line: “Whoever said money can’t solve your problems must not have had enough money to solve ’em.”

She is right in some ways—money is needed to pay for everyday things like food, rent, and transportation. Many people work hard just to make ends meet.

But in every community, city, and country, there are people chasing money. Yet, many die still wanting more.

It is like a hamster running on a wheel. No matter how much it runs, it ends up in the same spot. Chasing money, especially with the wrong intentions or unrealistic goals, can lead to the same result: an endless cycle that does not bring happiness.

Loving money too much, especially when it leads to greed and exploitation, is the root of all evil. It creates the false belief that wealth alone will bring fulfillment, but without purpose, values, or integrity, the pursuit feels empty.

Please excuse me if you don’t believe in Christianity or a higher power—I respect that. These lessons are ones I have learned from wise people, and they have helped me in my own life.

In the Bible, there is another verse, Deuteronomy 8:18, which says:

“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”

This means that the power to create wealth comes from God (or the universe). You have the ability to create money.

Winston Churchill once said, “Where there is great power, there is great responsibility.”

Money itself is not bad, but how it is used determines whether it leads to good or evil.

When you earn money, whether it is hundreds or billions, if it is used to grow, educate, or build resources for yourself and others, it can have a positive impact. If used wisely, your wealth can create opportunities for future generations.

If your goal is to invest in your loved ones, like making sure your children can go to college and have a stable future, that is a noble cause. The key is intention. When money is used to support, uplift, and empower others, it serves its best purpose.

But if money is used out of greed—to show off, belittle others, or harm someone—it becomes harmful not only to yourself but to others as well.