I grew up a society with the belief "Money is the root of all evil" but I never agreed with it. Neither did then, nor do now. People blindly keep following these traditional beliefs even if they're totally pointless and are not supported with any solid evidence.
It's not money that's evil, it's the unwise way we spend it.
Ya. that's how it is money is really important to lead a good life as long as it is not controlling us. :)