TEMPTATIONS OF MONEY- WHEN WEALTH BECOMES GOD

OUR DAILY BENEFITS DEVOTIONAL 

THURSDAY  JUNE 19, 2025

TEMPTATIONS OF MONEY – WHEN MONEY BECOMES GOD

“Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Matthew 6:24 (KJV)

🔍#REFLECTION

            Wealth is a tool, not a deity. Yet, in today’s world, money often rises from being a servant to becoming a master. Jesus makes it unmistakably clear in Matthew 6:24—you cannot serve both God and mammon. Mammon is not just money; it represents a spirit of greed, self-sufficiency, and material obsession.

          Money is not merely currency—it’s a competing altar. When we pour our hopes, identity, and security into wealth, we commit idolatry in slow motion. When wealth becomes a god, it demands loyalty, trust, and sacrifice—things that belong to God alone. The temptation lies not in having money, but in money having us. God desires that we use wealth with wisdom, but never worship it with our hearts. The throne of our soul is built for one—either God or gold.

          Worshipping money distorts our entire being:  Spiritually,  It replaces divine dependence with self-sufficiency. We sacrifice prayer for planning, eternity for excess, and surrender for control. God becomes a backup plan rather than our Source.  Emotionally,  It breeds restless devotion. We bow to anxiety (fear of loss), envy (comparing wealth), and shame (never "enough"). The idol demands constant sacrifice but never satisfies.  Mentally, It enslaves our imagination. Visions of Kingdom purpose shrink into spreadsheets and sales targets. We justify compromise ("just this once") until integrity crumbles.  

          God is not against prosperity, but He is jealous for our worship. He longs for our treasure to be eternal, rooted in heaven, where neither rust nor recession can touch it.

❓ #REFLECTION_QUESTIONS

1. Has money taken a central place in my heart, thoughts, or decisions?

2. Do I find more security in my bank account than in God's promises?

3. How does the pursuit of wealth affect my obedience, worship, or generosity?

4. What boundaries can I set to ensure money remains a tool, not a master?

💎 #FAITH_AFFIRMATIONS

1. I serve God, not mammon. My heart belongs fully to the Lord.

2. Wealth is my servant, not my master.

3. I am blessed to be a blessing, not to be bound by riches.

4. My ultimate trust is in God’s provision, not in possessions.

✅ #ACTION_PLANS

1. Evaluate your financial habits and prayerfully identify areas where wealth may be influencing decisions more than faith.

2. Set a weekly generosity goal—give intentionally to someone or a cause.

3. Spend one day fasting from material indulgences (e.g., online shopping, impulse spending) to realign your focus.

4. Memorize Matthew 6:24 and recite it daily for a week as a spiritual detox.

🙏 #PRAYER

Father, You alone are worthy of my worship. Forgive me for the times I’ve elevated money above You. Cleanse my heart of greed, fear, and misplaced trust. Help me honor You with my resources, and to treasure eternal things above material gain. Let my lifestyle reflect worship that is pure and pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

👣 #FOOTPRINTS (Quotable Quotes)

1. "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."— Matthew 6:21

2. "Worship the Giver. The gift will find its place."

3. “What you trust most is what you worship.”

🧭 #FINAL_THOUGHT

Money is a servant, never a master. Worship is not confined to a song—it’s a lifestyle that reveals who or what rules our heart. In a world obsessed with material gain, may your allegiance remain with Christ. He is your true treasure.

Good morning, beloved!

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