John Piper, Desiring God, 1996, p. 148.
Money exerts a certain control over us because it seems to hold out so much [false] promise of happiness. It whispers with great force, “Think and act so as to get into a position to enjoy my benefits.” This may include stealing, borrowing, or working. Money promises happiness, and we serve it [Matthew 6:24] by believing the promise and walking by that faith.
John Piper, Desiring God, 1996, p. 148.