“The spirit of Mammon utters blasphemies such as “The Almighty Dollar” or “financial independence” or “I am self-sufficient” or “I am a self-made person.” In what way do statements like these [from our lips] reflect that our minds have not yet been renewed?
Mammon promises us those things that only God can give: security, significance, identity, independence, power, and freedom. Until we expose these as lies, what level of impact will changing our financial practices really make?”
Gerhard T. deBock in Simple Books: A Study Guide through the Principles and Practices of being a Steward of God’s Money entrusted to our Care (2010) 10.
Gerhard is a pastor. With passion, he exposes the lies that prevail in our culture as a basis for helping people reform their practices. Why go this route? Our actions always flow from our beliefs. If we shine light on the false narratives that prevail in our lives, that is the critical first step to change. Listen to yourself. Are you seeking anything from money that only God can provide?