"You cannot serve God and mammon."

This might go down as one of the most misunderstood things Jesus said. But not for you, if you read on.

Mammon is a domineering force. It must be in charge. It requires complete servitude—a life devoted to money.

Many think those with a lot of money are serving mammon, but that's not the determining factor. The amount of money a person has makes no difference.

The poor serve mammon. The rich serve mammon. So, how do we know if we are serving mammon?

If money is a determining factor in our decisions, we are serving mammon. Because when we are serving God, money is never a consideration.

The only determining factor in any decision should be, "What does God want?"

If we let money shut down the vision God is birthing in our hearts, we are serving money. It sounds like, "I would love to build [insert vision], but I don't have the money."

When we serve God, we simply get started on what He calls us to do, trusting that the provision will show up along the way.

Is money making your decisions? Is it calling the shots in life? Is it the reason you took that job or moved to that city? If so, mammon is in charge of your life, and you must break free.

All it takes is a bold stance. Decide right now, "Money no longer gets a seat at the board meeting of my decisions. The only thing that matters is, what does God want?"

When mammon tries to butt in, tell it to take a hike. It's no longer in charge of your life.