FULUS! MONEY! PESA!
What comes to mind when we hear the word money? To some, it might evoke thoughts of riches, wealth, or even poverty. For others, money means happiness, access to medical care, education, accommodation, or luxury. It’s amazing how one word can carry so many different meanings, depending on our circumstances and values. What I only recently discovered, and what many may not realize, is that money has a spirit tied to it. That spirit is called Mammon! This spirit subtly suggests that with enough money, we can be self-sufficient. That we can have whatever we want and, therefore, no longer need God. How deceptive this is! Mammon seeks to replace God, urging us to trust in wealth rather than in the One who provides it. We see this dangerous mindset reflected in Scripture. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. That act of betrayal wasn't just about the coins, it was about valuing money over the Son of God. Today, we still see this same worship of money deeply rooted...