YOU CANNOT SERVE TWO MASTERS

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Good -Life Devotional: YOU CANNOT SERVE TWO MASTERS 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Matthew 6:24 (AMP):

   "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon [money, possessions, fame, status, or whatever is valued more than the Lord]."

   THE CONTEXT OF THE VERSE:

This verse is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, where He teaches about righteous living in God's kingdom. In Matthew 6, Jesus focuses on the heart's orientation, especially concerning wealth, anxiety, and trust in God.

THE CONCEPT OF "TWO MASTERS":

Jesus uses a metaphor of servanthood to illustrate divided loyalty. In ancient times, a servant could not fully belong to two masters because each would demand exclusive allegiance.

   Spiritually, this principle applies to God and "mammon" (wealth, materialism, or worldly values). One's heart will always prioritize one over the other.

WHY DIVIDED LOYALTY IS IMPOSSIBLE:

GOD'S HOLINESS: God demands total devotion because of His holy and sovereign nature (Deuteronomy 6:5). Splitting allegiance compromises worship and trust in Him.

MAMMON’S DEMANDS: Wealth and materialism often foster greed, pride, and self-reliance, which pull people away from dependence on God.

    Serving God requires faith, humility, and a willingness to let go of earthly attachments.

   When one prioritizes mammon, it leads to anxiety, selfishness, and spiritual emptiness, contrary to God's kingdom values.

     Critics might argue that wealth and faith can coexist. While the Bible does not condemn wealth itself (1 Timothy 6:17-19), it warns against loving or trusting wealth over God.

Jesus’ teaching calls for stewardship rather than ownership. Christians are to manage resources in a way that honors God, acknowledging Him as the ultimate provider.

      In today's materialistic culture, this verse challenges believers to examine their priorities.

 This scripture highlights the futility of pursuing wealth over eternal values, showing how only God provides true peace and purpose.

   The incompatibility between serving God and mammon is a heart issue. Christians are  to emphasize the need for a singular focus on God, countering materialistic ideologies with the promise of eternal satisfaction in Christ.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and wisdom to prioritise our choices . 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome greed.

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