What Is About Money?
A reflection on an article “Give yourself a Spiritual Audit” by BVOV
Lately, I’ve been worrying about money—because let’s face it, it’s something we need to survive in this world. But then I stumbled upon an article that asked: How much time do we actually spend thinking about money? That question opened my eyes. We probably think about money far too often—more than God ever intended us to.
A very close friend of mine, who is also a pastor, once told me there’s a difference between poverty and being poor. At first, I struggled to understand what she meant, because money has always felt like my family’s biggest challenge. But she explained: there are many wealthy people who live with a spirit of poverty. For them, nothing is ever enough. And she’s right. I’ve seen people with plenty of wealth still tormented by money. They fight over it, obsess over it, and live like they have nothing, even though they have more than enough. Everything in their lives revolves around money.
So what does Jesus say about money? In Luke 16:10 He said, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” Did you catch that? Jesus called money “that which is least.” When you use your faith in the area of money, you’re actually using it in the smallest area of the kingdom of God. Money is not a big deal to Him. You might think, “Well, it sure feels like a big deal to me!” But that’s exactly the point—we’ve made it bigger than it really is. Jesus warns that if we can’t be faithful with the least—with money—then we won’t be faithful with much.
We cannot serve both God and mammon (money). Either we serve God, or we serve the spirit of mammon. There’s no middle ground. The Bible tells us that Mammon was actually the name of a Syrian god of riches and money. At its core, it carries an attitude that says, “You don’t need God. Don’t trust Him. Be self-sufficient.”
This spirit wants to rule your life. It lies and promises you security, identity, independence, power, and freedom, but it never delivers. I’ve seen wealthy families destroyed by it—marriages broken, relationships torn apart, and jealousy and selfishness running rampant.
God’s way is different. God says to sow and reap, while Mammon says to buy and keep. God says to give and receive, while Mammon says to cheat and steal. God is generous, but Mammon is selfish. Money itself isn’t good or bad—it’s the spirit influencing how we handle it that matters.
If you believe money can solve your problems instead of God, then the spirit of Mammon is influencing you. That’s why so many people who “have it all” are still drowning in problems.
We need to be careful not to let Mammon govern our steps. God knows our needs, and He wants us to trust Him, not riches. I have to remind myself of this every day. When money gets tight, it’s worth asking: “Am I looking at this from my own perspective, or from God’s?”
Don’t give in to the spirit of Mammon. Don’t think you have to be completely self-sufficient. Don’t let it ruin your relationships or steal your peace.
Because here’s the truth: Mammon isn’t just about money—it’s about your doctrine, your faith, your heart. It wants you to turn away from the gospel and rely only on yourself.
So ask yourself: How am I using my resources? Am I trusting God, or my bank account? Is the Spirit of God leading me, or is Mammon? Has money taken such a front seat in my life that it’s all I think about?
For me, I know one thing for certain: I don’t want to put my trust in money. Whether I have millions or nothing at all, the only thing I want is Jesus. He is my rock and foundation. Without Him, I have nothing. You can have all this world—just give me Jesus.
I don’t want fear, greed, or Mammon ruling my life. My hope will always be in Christ. And when God blesses with wealth, I don’t want the wrong driver behind the wheel. I want to be fully submitted to Him.
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