“Man must have an idol- The amassing of wealth is one the worst species of idolatry. No idol more debasing than the worship of money. Whatever I engage in I must push inordinately therefore should I be careful to choose the life which will be the most elevating in character. To continue much longer overwhelmed by business cares and with most of my thoughts wholly upon the way to make more money in the shortest time, must degrade me beyond the hope of permanent recovery. I will resign business at thirty five, but during the ensuing two years, I wish to spend the afternoons in securing instruction, and reading systematically.” Andrew Carnegie
* Pastor Tim Keller’s comment: ”Andrew Carnegie knew that money was an idol in his heart, but he didn’t know how to root it out. It can’t be removed, only replaced. It must be supplanted by the one who, though rich, became poor, so that we might be truly rich.”
