Money cannot love, and the first duty of anybody is to his family's physical necessities and watchcare, despite the offers of material support. [1] The earliest medium of exchange was a fish, goat, or cow, while the first weights were grains of wheat and other cereals. [2] The first commercial credit was practiced in Dalamatia, where tokens replaced barter objects in exchange. [3] Money has become the universal language of trade, uniting modern society and fueling the industrial market for the greater good. [4]
Jesus advised his apostles and evangelists to take neither money nor extra clothing, for the laborer is worthy of his hire. [5] With her widow's mites, the poor woman gave all she had, impressing Jesus and his followers. [6] The famous sentence of Jesus was: “Render tribute money to Caesar and give to God what belongs to God.”. [7]
Judas carried a deep pocket with a money bag, feeling stunned and betrayed as he walked away from the temple. [8] Judas threw 30 pieces of silver over the temple floor, realizing the true nature of sin. [9] Judas turned over apostolic funds to David in advance of his actual needs for provisions, as they faced disturbed conditions in Jerusalem. [10]