Win against the Greater Demon of Mammon

First principle: we can’t worship two gods at once. We can’t serve both God and money.

“You can’t worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you’ll end up hating the other.

Adoration of one feeds contempt for the other.

You can’t worship God and Money both.” ~ Matthew 6:24

This guide helps us turn conviction into action—shaping our mindset, training our hearts, and building rhythms that keep God first in how we handle our treasure.

Three Keys

  1. Believe God is abundant. Fear shrinks; generosity multiplies.
  2. Realize we are richer than we think. God provides what we truly need.
  3. Give regularly. Tithing trains our hearts to trust and to put God first.

10-Minute Heart Reset

  1. Renounce & enthrone: We say aloud, “Jesus, You alone are Lord over our lives and our money.”
  2. Gratitude shift: We list ten things God has provided this week.
  3. First-to-God decision: We choose a giving percentage and commit to it together.
  4. Declaration: We say, “God is our Source. We live in His more-than-enough.”

Daily Rhythms

  • Start with Scripture: We begin each day with a short passage before anything else.
  • Speak contentment: When worry rises, we remind ourselves, “God is our Shepherd; we lack nothing.”
  • Do one act of generosity: We bless someone daily, even in a small way.

Weekly Rhythms

  1. First-10 practice: We give to God first at the start of every pay cycle.
  2. Zero-based budget: We assign every dollar to give, save, or live.
  3. Contentment Sabbath: We take one day free from shopping or scrolling to enjoy what we already have.
  4. Accountability: We share one financial win and one challenge with someone we trust.

30-Day Freedom Sprint

  • Days 1–7: We read Matthew 6, begin first-10 giving, and make a budget.
  • Days 8–14: We focus on gratitude and contentment.
  • Days 15–21: We give three surprise offerings and watch how God moves.
  • Days 22–30: We fast from one spending habit and redirect it toward generosity.

Prayers and Declarations

Renunciation: “In Jesus’ name we renounce the spirit of mammon. Jesus, You are Lord over our finances.”

Lordship: “Father, we bring our first and best to You. We trust Your provision.”

Declaration: “God is our Source. We give freely and receive joyfully.”

Tactics to Starve Mammon

  • Automate obedience: We schedule our giving on payday so our habits follow our faith.
  • Limit comparison: We reduce exposure to materialism and refocus on gratitude.
  • Plan generosity: We keep a small fund set aside for spontaneous giving.
  • Sow to mission: We support our church and those in need.
  • Remember testimonies: We record every moment of God’s provision and celebrate His faithfulness.

Final Thought

God’s abundance is not about wealth—it’s about trust. As we give freely and keep our hearts open, the spirit of mammon loses its grip, and generosity becomes our shared act of worship.