constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.
That's quite a statement. Notice, he does not say, "Money is the root of all evil." And you've often heard it quoted that way, haven't you? That's not what he says. Money is not evil; it's not good. It all depends on your attitude towards money. And "the love of money is the root of all evil."