If money is the root of all evil, then why do churches constantly ask for it?

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[Pudgy]

…. Because although God is the Sovereign of the Universe, he needs clergy to manage money.

[Matthew9969]

…9Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. 11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.…

Some churches ask for money to provide charity....providing charity isn't free. Most pastors are paid a meager salary as their calling/job is full time doing God's work. Then churches also have bills to pay.

Then there are those churches who build multi million/billion dollar homes or compounds, provide little or no charity and live lavish lifestyles. The governing body aren't the only ones who are guilty of this.