Pope Francis bluntly reminded the congregation at Mass today (October 19, 2015), at Casa Santa Marta, that we cannot serve two masters: either one serves God, or one serves wealth, the Independent Catholic News website reports.
Jesus "is not against wealth as such," but He warns against placing one's security in money. This is something which risks, "turning religion into an insurance agency." In addition, attachment to money is divisive, as illustrated by the Gospel account of "the two brothers arguing over the inheritance," the pope said.
"Let us consider how many families we know, whose members have fought, who are fighting, who don't even say 'Hello!' to each other, who hate each other -- all for an inheritance. This is just one of the cases: the love of family, love of children, siblings, parents -- none of these is the most important thing -- no, it's money, and this destroys..."
Pope Francis continued: "I am sure all of us know at least one family so divided. Jesus is clear: 'Be careful and stay away from all kinds of greed: it is dangerous.' Greed: for, it gives us a security that is not true and it brings you to pray -- yes, you can pray, go to church -- but also have a heart that is attached to material wealth, and that always ends badly." To be a true Christian, a person must live a life in which the love of God transcends the love of money.
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