Revealing the Symptoms of Mammon's Influence
Perhaps the most significant negative influence modern-day Christianity faces today is the influence of the spirit of mammon. In our wealth-driven society, no other spirit is as prevalent, nor seems to be more potent than this spirit. In this episode of Stewardship Leader, we reveal the ten symptoms of mammon’s influence, to help you understand its power and how you can overcome it.
THINGS YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE
“Do you know that the spirit of mammon knows your name?”
“If you’ve got a heart to help people in their finances and to help them learn their Biblical role as stewards and managers of everything God has entrusted to them, then at some point you probably had to wrestle with and break this spirit.”
“The spirit of mammon promises you everything that only God can provide.”
“Some people have actually said, “I either need God to come through, or I need more money.””
THINGS YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE
Ten symptoms of mammon’s influence:
Worry and Anxiety Over Money
Money Mismanagement
Consistent Financial Lack
I Can’t Afford It Mentality
Impulse Buying
Stinginess
Greed
Discontentment
Bondage of Debt
Exaggerated Emphasis on Money and An Overestimate of Its True Power
If you’re struggling with any of the symptoms listed here, the first step is to recognize that you need help. Then, submit to the Lordship of Christ, resit the temptation to depend on anything other than God, and repent so you can be forgiven, healed, and set free from mammon’s influence.
Resources
CSN Stewardship Impact Workshop
CSN Annual Forum - March 2020
Gateway Resource Library
