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in what modern forms might 'mammon' compete for our ultimate loyalty?

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Luke 16:13

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one, and despise the other. You can't serve God and Mammon.”

Jesus is teaching his disciples about how they should use their resources and possessions, following a parable about a dishonest manager. This verse delivers a direct warning about divided loyalties.

What does it look like in your own life to examine what truly holds your ultimate loyalty?

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  • Matthew 6:24

    This parallel passage from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount presents the same core teaching.

  • 1 Timothy 6:10

    Paul warns that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, echoing the danger of misplaced devotion.

  • Deuteronomy 6:5

    The command to love God with all your heart, soul, and might underlines the call for singular devotion.

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