SAYINGS NOT IN BIBLE "Money is the Root of ALL Evil"

Money is the root of all evil This expression stems from the biblical phrase that says, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils" (1 Timothy 6:10). There is a big difference between the two statements. Money is neutral and can be used either for the good or for the bad. Money of itself is not evil, yet the love of it is the root of all kinds evil.

Can money perform actions by itself? Is it not merely pieces of paper and shaped metal alloys? If this is true then how can money be the root of all evil?

I’ve had many interesting discussions over this topic especially with left-wing socialists who believe that the world would be a better place if we ascribed to an economic system that gives each person equal portions.
By asking this question we’re making the assumption that money has some level of influence over the beholder. That in effect, those who earn or have more money are more likely to be “evil” than those who don’t. If it were true then we could safely assume that those who have the least amount of money would be the nicest people in the world. Conversely presuming the opposite of wealthy people.

Or is it just that people are somehow altered by having money that they end up being more evil as a result? This could be true but it therefore alleviates the finger pointing at money and pokes at the behaviour of the person.

My theory is that some people are inherently evil with, or without money, while others are characterised with kindness and generosity with, or without, money. It’s just that money exposes what’s actually inside the person who has it.