Treasonous conduct is often driven by the love of money

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Treason is the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow sovereignty or government.

1 Timothy 6:10
New International Version
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.  Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Those that make a trade of 'Christianity' meaning to follow the example of the Christ to serve their turn for this world, will be disappointed; but those who mind it as their calling, will find it has the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come.  He that is godly, is sure to be happy in the kingdom of God as promised; and if contented with his condition in this world, he has enough; and all truly godly people are content.  When brought into the greatest straits, we cannot be poorer than when we came into this world; a shroud, a coffin, and a grave, are all that the richest man in the world can have from all his wealth.  If nature should be content with a little, grace should be content with less. The necessaries of life bound a true Christian's desires, and with these he will endeavour to be content. We see here the evil of covetousness.  It is not said, they that are rich, but they will be rich; who place their happiness in wealth, and are eager and determined in the pursuit. Those that are such, give to Satan the opportunity of tempting them, leading them to use dishonest means, and other bad practices, to add to their gains.  Also, leading into so many employments, and such a hurry of business, as leave no time or inclination for spiritual religion; leading to connexions that draw into sin and folly.  What sins will not men be drawn into by the love of money!  People may have money, and yet not love it; but if they love it, this will push them on to all evil.  Every sort of wickedness and vice, in one way or another, grows from the love of money.  We cannot look around without perceiving many proofs of this, especially in a day of outward prosperity, great expenses, and loose profession.
Referenced from Matthew Henry bible Commentaries 

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