The desire for riches shows that our priorities are way out of line and God is not ruling and directing our lives. Money is not what brings lasting peace, joy and satisfaction to our lives. That only comes through a personal relationship with God through our Savior Jesus Christ. In Mark 4, Jesus told a parable about a farmer sowing seed on different kinds of soil. Jesus explained that the seed represents the word of God.
Some seed is sown among the thorns.
The desire for getting rich is a powerful force. For many, it consumes their thoughts and actions. If this is the case, there is little room for God and for God's Word to be teaching and guiding us. Make no mistake, I am not saying that money in itself is evil. God blesses some with greater wealth than others, but he expects us all to be faithful, generous and free from the love of money.