It's by the greediness of people, even though money helps you to have a good living.
Just in the bible says (1 Timothy 6:10) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil...but money answers everything.

Why would you use the Bible to denounce gold as evil?
Between gold and religion, which do you think has caused more destruction in this world?

good point! in old days many priests use their religion to abuse people.
so using bible to denounce gold is just ironic dont you think.