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Matthew 6:24

Matthew 6:24

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Competitive services.

After discoursing of our treasure (), and of the motive that should influence conduct (, ), 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.

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