To be honest with you.....It's really simple. Your money can be either under the control of God, or under the control of Mammon.Mammon is an Aramaic words that means 'riches'. Mammon is the spirit of the world that is completely opposite to God. When we Tithe (Give God His portion- the FIRST portion) He redeems the rest. Thus meaning He places His spirit upon our money instead of that of the world.It's either, or....never BOTH. You cannot serve 2 master, (Matt 6:24)