Matthew 6:24 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Competitive services.

After discoursing of our treasure ( Matthew 6:19-21 ), and of the motive that should influence conduct ( Matthew 6:22 , Matthew 6:23 ), our Lord here indicates two competitive services, viz. the service of God and the service of mammon. We have submitted to our acceptance—

I. THE SERVICE OF GOD .

1 . This implies trust in him.

2 . It implies love to God.

3 . It implies imitation of God.

II. THE SERVICE OF MAMMON .

1 . This is the service of sin.

2 . It is the service of Satan.

III. THESE SERVICES ARE IRRECONCILABLE ,

1 . God is an imperial Lord.

2 . Satan is an imperious tyrant.

3 . The masters are contrary.