August 23 | Daily Devotion | The Choice Between God and Money | Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenAugust 22, 202411mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The central message warns that a person cannot serve two masters: God and wealth (Mammon). Jesus taught that loving money is akin to worshipping an idol, which distracts from devotion to God. The speaker emphasizes that true freedom comes from recognizing this choice and cutting off the natural attachment to money, regardless of one's current financial status.

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Living under the old covenant like kept slavesMany Christians remain defeated by sin because they live as if they are under the old covenant, kept in ignorance just like slaves who were never told they were freed.

The material promises of Deuteronomy 28Under the old covenant law of Deuteronomy, obedience brought physical wealth, health, and victory over enemies.

Freedom from the love of moneyWhile believers readily pray to be healed from sickness, very few pray to be delivered from the love of money as Jesus taught.

Luke's teaching on moneyChapters 16 through 21 of Luke contain vital teachings from Jesus regarding wealth that believers should read and meditate on.

You cannot serve two mastersJesus declared that no servant can serve both God and Mammon, identifying wealth as an invisible idol that people bow down to.Luke 16:13

Having money versus loving moneyJesus worked to support a large family and handled money, but he did not worship or love it.

Taking the test of devotionLoving money means hating God, and believers should test themselves to see whether they are devoted to God or to wealth.

Money and the human heartThe love of money has nothing to do with being rich or poor, as anyone from a homeless person to a wealthy individual can struggle with it.

An inward secret known only to GodThe love of money is so hidden that even a spouse cannot detect it, but it cannot be hidden from God.

Why believers lack spiritual powerThe love of money is often the primary reason believers fail to receive deeper revelation or spiritual usefulness, acting as a leak in the vessel.

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