Cross References (2) Biblical Allusions (2)

St Paul; "the love of money is the root of all evil" - Money's "one commandment" is "Love me". Myth of Midas who wishes that all he touches be turned into gold, but regrets this decision - deceptive nature of money "See me pass through the eye of a needle!" challenges Christ's edict that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. "I am a jealous God" indicates how Money demands exclusive worship - it attains a God-like power.