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(Mammon is referenced in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and nowhere in the Old Testament.)
 
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Mammon means "wealth" in Aramaic.  Jesus used the term to explain the incompatibility of loving money and loving God. Sadly, most so called Conservative Christians seem to support big business and governments based on giving most of the wealth to the already wealthy and oppose such basic CHRISTIAN values such as free healthcare for all, a welfare state that gives dignity to all and most of all, love for ALL of their fellow men.
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'''Mammon''' is a [[Bible|biblical]] word that refers to worldly (vs. spiritual) "wealth".  It derives from the [[Aramaic]] word for wealth (māmōn, meaning ‘riches’).  In the Bible, "Memon" is referred to as a master competing with God for the soul in an almost [[Satan|Satanic]] way. According to the ''Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary'', in general use the word "<small>MAMMON</small>" was a personification of riches as an evil spirit or deity.<ref>''Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary'', General Editors Chad Brand, Charles Draper, Archie England; Associate Editors Steve Bond, E. Ray Clendenen; General Editor, Holman Bible Dictionary Trent C. Butler; copyright 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, all rights reserved, p.1073a. ISBN: 978-0-8054-2836-0</ref>  Mammon is referenced in the [[Gospel of Matthew|Gospels of Matthew]] and [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]], and nowhere in the [[Old Testament]].
  
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Regardless of whatever "justification" these hypocritical individuals can find in the Bible for their worship of money and hatred, come their day of judgement, God will not judge them by their knowledge of scripture or how they twist it to fit their views. He will judge by deed and by thought and they will be cast into a lake of fire for all eternity.
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Medieval authors used mammon to refer to the [[devil]] of covetousness, and [[John Milton]] used it for this meaning also.
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==Biblical References==
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True Christians would not support big businesses or a president who claims "God speaks through me" when his warmongering and hatred tell a different story. True Christians would follow Jesus in word and deed and cast off the material to embark on a life of love and charity. So sayeth God.
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{{cquote|No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. - ''Matthew 6:24''}}
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''See also'' Luke 16:9–13.
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==Interpretations==
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Some see "mammon" as a human-created personification of greed for wealth or power. However, others say that this was an idol, which would be worshiped in the hopes that he would give riches to his followers.<ref>[https://www.thefreedictionary.com/mammon Mammon (thefreedictionary.com)]</ref> Some even say that Mammon is an active, demonic spirit which is always near money.<ref>[https://www.worldchangers.org/Bible-Study/Study-Notes/How-to-Be-Free-from-Mammon World Changers - How to Be Free from Mammon, by Creflo Dollar (worldchangers.org)]</ref>
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==Moral Implications==
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Although interpretations vary, the implication is that the pursuit of riches and power, or greed, is in some way or form, evil. Whether it is a human-made concept, a false god, or an evil spirit, it is clearly described in scripture as something to avoid.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:57, July 7, 2025

Mammon is a biblical word that refers to worldly (vs. spiritual) "wealth". It derives from the Aramaic word for wealth (māmōn, meaning ‘riches’). In the Bible, "Memon" is referred to as a master competing with God for the soul in an almost Satanic way. According to the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, in general use the word "MAMMON" was a personification of riches as an evil spirit or deity.[1] Mammon is referenced in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and nowhere in the Old Testament.

Medieval authors used mammon to refer to the devil of covetousness, and John Milton used it for this meaning also.

Biblical References

“ No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. - Matthew 6:24 ”

See also Luke 16:9–13.

Interpretations

Some see "mammon" as a human-created personification of greed for wealth or power. However, others say that this was an idol, which would be worshiped in the hopes that he would give riches to his followers.[2] Some even say that Mammon is an active, demonic spirit which is always near money.[3]

Moral Implications

Although interpretations vary, the implication is that the pursuit of riches and power, or greed, is in some way or form, evil. Whether it is a human-made concept, a false god, or an evil spirit, it is clearly described in scripture as something to avoid.

References

  1. ↑ Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, General Editors Chad Brand, Charles Draper, Archie England; Associate Editors Steve Bond, E. Ray Clendenen; General Editor, Holman Bible Dictionary Trent C. Butler; copyright 2003 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, all rights reserved, p.1073a. ISBN: 978-0-8054-2836-0
  2. ↑ Mammon (thefreedictionary.com)
  3. ↑ World Changers - How to Be Free from Mammon, by Creflo Dollar (worldchangers.org)
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