One Master

Date: February 22, 2026

Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:24

““No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.”

Jesus presents a clear and uncompromising truth. No one can serve two masters. Divided loyalty may feel manageable for a time, but eventually one allegiance will take priority. The heart cannot remain split without consequence.

This verse confronts the subtle competition for devotion. While Jesus specifically mentions wealth, the principle reaches further. Anything that begins to command our trust, security, or identity can become a master. What we consistently rely on reveals what we truly serve.

Serving one master requires clarity and surrender. When our allegiance belongs to Christ, priorities realign. Decisions become guided by His truth rather than personal gain or shifting cultural values. Freedom grows when we stop attempting to divide loyalty and instead anchor it fully in Him.

As we move through this season, Matthew 6:24 invites us to examine where our trust rests. What influences your decisions most? Jesus calls His followers to wholehearted devotion because divided service ultimately leads to conflict and compromise.

Main Takeaways

• Divided loyalty cannot be sustained.
• What we trust most becomes our master.
• Wholehearted devotion brings clarity and freedom.

Cross-Referencing Scriptures

• Joshua 24:15: “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…”
• Colossians 3:24: “It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”
• 1 John 2:15: “Do not love the world or anything in the world.”

Choose your allegiance intentionally today. Align your heart fully with Christ, trust Him as your true Master, and allow that devotion to shape every decision you make.