Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- The domineering and controlling influence of money and wealth is so undeniably overwhelming, so much that the Lord Jesus Christ himself had to describe it as a god on its own. Money and wealth wield so much influence in our world that they tend to command religious devotion. No wonder, Jesus said, you could either worship God Almighty or Mammon, the god of money. In short, the purpose of money and wealth is to assert its worship on its adherents. Money seeks to be worshiped, just as much as God seeks worshipers. That is a dangerous place to be. God clearly defiles its significance. Money too is not enough a reason for boasting - hence life should not be sacrificed for it.

"This is what the Lord says: "Let not the wise ...