1 Timothy 6:9-11 KJV (emphasis added) 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.  10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.  11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/1ti/6/10/s_1125010  As an inanimate, 'money' cannot be the root of evil -- any more than a gun can be 'evil'. It takes humans to make money into an evil.  I guess we'll see how this plays out. It's sad either way. Best to you and yours.