A majority of decisions center around money.
When faced with options, we default to questions like:
This is so normal that we don't think anything of it. But I'm here to shake things up.
Jesus said you can serve God or money, but not both. In other words, either God is making your decisions, or money is.
Jesus revealed what it looks like to take money off the throne of our lives. He didn't consider money AT ALL when making decisions.
My favorite example is when it was time to pay taxes. Apparently, they didn't even think about taxes until the due date, so His disciple frantically asked what to do.
Without even a pause, Jesus told Him to go fishing and he would find a gold coin in a fish's mouth. A quick and miraculous solution to what most people would consider a big deal.
Jesus understood that there were bills to pay, but He was never bothered by them. He knew God had the answer, so He leaned in to heaven's wisdom and did whatever was revealed.
Let's do what Jesus did. Take money off the throne and let God make our decisions. Stop asking how much it costs, and instead ask God what He wants.
We live in a world where money makes most decisions. It decides where people live, what job they take, how many kids they have, and whether or not they obey God.
But Jesus offered a better way.
He taught that money is actually the preschool of faith—something to graduate from, not be ruled by. So if today's post got you thinking, here’s a deeper dive into what Jesus said about money, decision-making, and learning to live by faith.
Let’s start where Jesus started: Luke 16.
Jesus tells the story of a dishonest manager who gets fired for mismanaging his boss’s money. In a scramble to prepare for life after losing his job, the manager goes around making deals with his boss’s debtors—cutting their debts in half so he’ll have favor with them later.
Surprisingly, Jesus doesn’t criticize the guy’s actions. Instead, He praises his shrewdness.
Here’s the lesson: “Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.”
Then Jesus drops the bomb:
“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” —Luke 16:10 NLT
So what’s the “little thing” Jesus is talking about?
Money.
Money is the first test. It’s the baseline. The preschool of Kingdom living.
And if we fail that test—if we’re dishonest, stingy, or self-serving with money—we won’t be entrusted with the true riches of heaven.
Jesus goes even further:
“No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve God and mammon.” —Luke 16:13 NLT
Mammon isn’t just another word for money. It’s a spirit. A demonic force that whispers, manipulates, and demands loyalty. It promises safety and influence—if you bow.
It doesn’t matter whether you have a little or a lot. You can serve mammon from either place. The key sign is this:
If money is making your decisions, you’re serving mammon.
You might be saying things like:
“I’d obey God, but I just can’t afford it right now.”
“I’ll give more once I have more.”
“I’d follow that dream, but it doesn’t pay enough.”
That’s mammon talking.
When God is your Master, money gets demoted. It’s no longer the filter for your decisions. It becomes a tool in your hand—not a voice in your ear.
Let me ask you directly:
If money is your deciding factor, then mammon is your master. But you can make the shift today.
Say this out loud:
“Money no longer gets a seat at the board meeting of my decisions. From now on, I only ask one thing: ‘What does God want?’”
When you live like that, everything changes.
Your peace grows.
Your vision expands.
And your finances—ironically—get healthier.
At NoLimits Church, we’re walking this out right now.
God gave us a vision to build a 1,200-seat auditorium. Not just a bigger building—something that declares “God is a God of no limits.”
If we let money make the decision, we’d build a tiny, budget-friendly metal box. But that’s not what God said to do.
So what are we doing?
We’re taking the steps we can afford—meeting with the city, drawing up plans, and walking in obedience. We don’t have the money for the whole thing. Not even close.
But we have the money for this step.
And when the next step comes, the money will too.
Because that’s how Kingdom provision works.
The moment you obey God, provision activates.
It won’t show up early.
It won’t arrive to satisfy your worry.
But it will be right on time.
Jesus modeled this when He told Peter to go fishing for their tax money. He didn’t send him to the bank. He sent him to the water—with faith.
And in the fish’s mouth was a coin.
Jesus didn’t stop to stress. He simply acted on what the Father revealed.
Jesus taught us to take on the mindset of birds:
“Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them.” —Matthew 6:26
Birds don’t freak out about money.
They fly. They trust. They know that provision follows obedience.
So why are you still trying to meet your own needs?
If your whole life revolves around making ends meet, you’re living out of alignment. You’re doing something Jesus never told you to do.
Either you’re taking care of your needs, or God is.
Not both.
Now, before you think this means God wants you broke and minimalist—stop.
Paul tells us that:
“God richly provides all we need for our enjoyment.” —1 Timothy 6:17
He’s not a harsh master.
He’s a good Father.
He wants you to enjoy life. But not by striving. Not by stressing.
By walking with Him.
The Lord gave me this prophetic word:
“Some of you have bags with holes—bags of provision leaking through disbelief. But I’m sewing them up right now. And when the blessing comes, don’t store it up in fear. Use it boldly. Don’t apologize for my blessing—use it as a megaphone for my goodness.”
You’ve been wondering where your provision went.
The paycheck comes and goes like water.
You give, but never feel breakthrough.
Could it be… you’ve let disbelief poke holes in your bag?
God’s sewing them shut right now. But here’s the key:
When the blessing comes, don’t shrink back. Use it.
Bless boldly.
Give generously.
Live loudly—for His glory.
I believe we’re stepping into a time when the Church will handle massive amounts of wealth.
But not everyone will qualify.
“To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given…” —Luke 19:26
God isn’t looking for people to flex their wealth. He’s looking for people He can trust.
That means:
If you want to be part of this end-time transfer, settle it now:
Money is my servant, not my master.
Seriously—ask yourself: What would I do if God gave me $1 billion?
Most Christians have no plan. But if you want God to trust you with true riches, you need to be ready.
Ask Him today:
“What do you want me to give?”
Whether He says $0 or $1 million, your only job is to obey. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Because this has never been about your money.
It’s always been about your trust.
Jesus said:
“If you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?” —Luke 16:11
Money is the test. Faithfulness is the key. And Kingdom impact is the reward.
Let’s graduate from preschool, Church.
Let’s stop letting money run our lives.
Let’s start asking, every day: “God, what do you want?”
Hope this deeper dive blessed you. Stay hungry for more!
