Mammon is a spirit that masterminds the love of wealth for people’s comfort on earth. He is a friendly master who specialize in turning the heart of Christians from godliness.
The voice of money is so loud in the Christendom today! We rank our churches by size and the luxury in it. Why do we have millionaire club in the church? Why do we raise funds for expensive projects through game of the biggest donor among the rich and through exploitation of the poor?
Today’s message is for the Christians who have a strong concern to know if mammon is with them or not.
What did Jesus mean by serving Mammon?
He was teaching His audience about money and possession: “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon.” Matthew 6:24
Jesus discourages you from the love of wealth accumulation. He wants you to spend your money into the lives of the poor. If you work hard to have many mansions, exotic cars, and all the best acquisition on earth then you are serving Mammon.
Jesus says: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.” Matthew 6:19
You’ll serve Mammon when you give importance to your wealth. Did you want people to recognise you as a wealthy person? Then you are in for it!
Jesus is not against riches but He does not want you to love money or squander the monies on material things of this earth.
The sitting down and construction of luxurious churches is against God’s plan for the Gospel, because Jesus Christ expects us to always be on the ripe field for harvest!
The Strategy of the spirit of wealth
1. He gives you reasons for keeping all your accumulated monies into various bank accounts across the world.
2. This spirit would always discourage you from huge investment into the lives of poor.
3. Mammon tells you that building luxurious churches and purchase of exotic cars for the church workers are enough for God.
4. He puts your mind in all your treasures, so you think less about God and Heaven.
5. The spirit of Mammon lures you into greediness and a life without satisfaction.
How to Serve God and not Riches
One vital way to serve GOD is to manage your wealth properly to avoid bankrupt and invest your profit into the lives of the poor.
“Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” … Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew chapter 19
How to Know if You Serve Mammon
1. You love announcing your donations and when you are convinced to give to the poor, you want the TV stations to cover the events so that the world can know the millions you spent.
2. Preference to expensive things than moderate ones which serves the same purpose.
3. Do you yell at God disrespectfully when you run out of cash or not getting enough?
4. Devote more time to work and generate more money at the detriment of evangelism.
5. Followers of Mammon doze off when its time for Bible studies and prayers.
6. Mammon worshipers make special prayers to the Lord and promise to donate a big cash into the gospel if HE answers their request.
7. You serve Mammon when you limit the power of God to the amount of wealth you have.
8. When you love to preach prosperity and never want to emphasize messages like repentance and daily practice of holiness.
9. When your general overseer gets richer through the donation of church members and the poor congregates remain stagnant or get poorer, then you serve mammon in such a church!
10. Church that spends much fund on various structural projects than the lives of the poor have Mammon on its altar.
I don’t intend to judge anyone or any church. The points above are not my opinion but the message of the LORD to all of us!
It’s a serious concern for me as well. You can share your comments with me.
Tochi, thank you for your response. God Bless you.
Good message
Thank you Greg for your contribution and encouragement.
Ekundayo I believe you speak the truth and have good insight into the word of God. I believe the prosperity gospel is a damning one because if your poor or live on the street then your obviosly not being blessed by God. Thats just a false narrative. This is the begining of the end I believe because of what Jesus says in Matthew 24-This generation. Is it 70 yrs or 100 yrs he is talking about. 1948 to 2021 is 73 yrs. Exciting but scary. Also I dont believe in pre trib rapture. We will see tribulation and I believe the word supports that. Just in Matthew 24 it says unless the days were shortened even the very elect would die. Keep up the good work and may The God of our Salvation bless your efforts.