--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If money is the root of all evil, then…" description: "\"If money is the root of all evil, then getting it is evil.\" — Akinyeke Akintayo" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8cf/akinyeke-akintayo-102498_home_if-money-is-the-root-of-all-evil-then-ge_1955149.jpg" --- # If money is the root of all evil, then getting it is evil. ![“If money is the root of all evil, then getting it is evil.” quote by Akinyeke Akintayo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8cf/akinyeke-akintayo-102498_home_if-money-is-the-root-of-all-evil-then-ge_1955149.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8cf/akinyeke-akintayo-102498_home_if-money-is-the-root-of-all-evil-then-ge_1955149.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8cf/akinyeke-akintayo-102498_home_if-money-is-the-root-of-all-evil-then-ge_1955149.jpg) > “If money is the root of all evil, then getting it is evil.” Akinyeke Akintayo ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. If money is the source of evil, then acquiring it is also evil **In simple terms:** Money’s origin and acquisition are both immoral Key Takeaway Question the morality of wealth pursuit Themes ethics money philosophy morality Mood thoughtful critical Type Evil:1 Home:0 Money:1 Root:0 Root Evil:1 Money Root:0 Evil Getting:0 Getting Evil:0 When to use this quote - financial planning - ethical investing - social justice activism - personal budgeting Key Concepts theology sociology economics Questions to Reflect On - Is wealth inherently evil? - How can money be used ethically? A Different Perspective Simplistic view may ignore nuanced ethical considerations ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Evil](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/evil/) [Home](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/home/) [Money](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/money/) ## Related quotes > [“15. “The love of money is the root of all evil” (1Timothy 6:10, KJV). 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