Tradition Magazine, Issue Seven: Money
Part II: Avarice
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Introduction to Part II: Avarice
One misconception about money that exists in the Christian world is the notion that the Bible identifies money as the root of all evil. If this were the case, then we would have to say that Lucifer fell on account of money or Adam and Eve committed the original sin on account of money. It is far more appropriate to say that pride—an attitude of self lov…
The New Testament on Avarice
About the text: While there is nothing wrong with having money—it is simply a tool afterall—it is one of the most significant obstacles to Christian perfection. Avarice, the love of money, is the “root of all kinds of evil,” St. Paul says to Timothy. It is avarice that moved Judas to betray Jesus; it is the love of money that kept the rich young man fro…
Our War against Covetousness
About the Author: St. John Cassian (c. 360–435) gave up the wealth he enjoyed in his youth to become a monk first in Bethlehem, then Egypt, and finally in Marseille. During his time in Egypt, he gathered together the sayings of many desert fathers into a collection known as the
Who Is the Rich Man Who Shall Be Saved?
About the Author: St. Clement of Alexandria (c. 150–215) was the founder of the Alexandrian catechetical school, an early adopter of Platonist philosophy in expounding the Catholic faith, and the teacher of Origen. In this work, Clement shows what kind of rich man can be saved—to wit, one who is not bound by love of money but one who repents of avarice …