Mammon
noun
Wealth seen as an object of worship and greedy pursuit.
Some people devote their lives to the pursuit of mammon, neglecting their families and health.
Often appears as...
- pursuit of mammon
- worship of mammon
noun
In the Bible, 'mammon' is often personified as a false god, or evil influence, that causes people to become overly attached to wealth.
In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus says 'No one can serve two masters. You cannot serve both God and Mammon.'
Often appears as...
- serve mammon
- god and mammon
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary, Religious
noun
Wealth seen as an object of worship and greedy pursuit.
Some people devote their lives to the pursuit of mammon, neglecting their families and health.
Often appears as...
- pursuit of mammon
- worship of mammon
noun
In the Bible, 'mammon' is often personified as a false god, or evil influence, that causes people to become overly attached to wealth.
In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus says 'No one can serve two masters. You cannot serve both God and Mammon.'
Often appears as...
- serve mammon
- god and mammon
Usage tips
Disapproving
Literary, Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Mammon often implies negativity around wealth, suggesting greed or excessive desire for money.
He was warned against letting mammon lead his life astray.
Pro Tip 2/3Idiomatic Usage
'Serving mammon' is an idiom for dedicating oneself to acquiring wealth over other values.
She accused the company of serving mammon instead of caring for the environment.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Tone
Using 'mammon' adds a literary or formal tone to speech or writing, and is less common in casual conversation.
In his will, he denounced mammon and bequeathed his fortune to charity.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Mammon often implies negativity around wealth, suggesting greed or excessive desire for money.
He was warned against letting mammon lead his life astray.
Pro Tip 2/3Idiomatic Usage
'Serving mammon' is an idiom for dedicating oneself to acquiring wealth over other values.
She accused the company of serving mammon instead of caring for the environment.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Tone
Using 'mammon' adds a literary or formal tone to speech or writing, and is less common in casual conversation.
In his will, he denounced mammon and bequeathed his fortune to charity.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Mammon often implies negativity around wealth, suggesting greed or excessive desire for money.
He was warned against letting mammon lead his life astray.
Pro Tip 2/3Idiomatic Usage
'Serving mammon' is an idiom for dedicating oneself to acquiring wealth over other values.
She accused the company of serving mammon instead of caring for the environment.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Tone
Using 'mammon' adds a literary or formal tone to speech or writing, and is less common in casual conversation.
In his will, he denounced mammon and bequeathed his fortune to charity.
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Quote examples
Richard Corliss
American Writer
Big-time directors and the studios that bankroll them prefer to dwell in the comfortable, familiar center, where mammon is God and the only divine word comes from focus groups.
Quote examples
Ellen G. White
American Writer
God requires you individually to come up to the point, to make an entire surrender. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Quote examples
Richard Corliss
American Writer
Big-time directors and the studios that bankroll them prefer to dwell in the comfortable, familiar center, where mammon is God and the only divine word comes from focus groups.
Quote examples
Ellen G. White
American Writer
God requires you individually to come up to the point, to make an entire surrender. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Example 1 of 2
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