Matthew 6:24 No one can serve two masters. 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 both God and Money.
In the world of slavery it was impossible for a slave to be the property of two owners. Slaves were bought, like cattle or sheep, and became one person’s possession. If they were shared they would have divided loyalties. Who do they obey when requests are made that cannot be both be accomplished. They could not be shared. They were chattel, a piece of equipment for the owner’s use. Two people could not use a plow at the same time to tend to separate and distant fields.
So it is with the Christian. He cannot be the possession of two different masters. Jesus says we cannot be the servant of both God and the world. We cannot value things (money, materialism) more than we value God. In order to serve the one the other cannot be served. The choice is between serving God or man; the Creator or created things. God expects our undivided and whole hearted allegiance. Who is more worthy; God or money.
The secular man will think he can serve both but he’s blindly mistaken. It's like trying to be in two places at one time; it's impossible! Our preoccupation in life clearly reflects whether we are God centered or self-centered. Our decision to follow Jesus will cause us to distance ourselves from the desires for this world’s treasures. So make your decision. Who or What will you serve?
