September 29, 2025
Seek First - Part 1
Matthew 6:24
09/29/2025
24 No one can serve two masters, for 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 God and money. (ESV)
Sometimes we miss the most obvious truth because the truth
is so fundamental. What is most important to you? As we answer
that question, we tend to think of family or recognition or other
things which bring happiness and contentment. On the other hand,
we forget that if you can't breathe, family and recognition and
the win / loss record of your favorite football team are
meaningless.
This week's Gospel lesson asks us to set priorities, asks us
to determine where we invest our resources. As we ponder the
words Jesus spoke as recorded by Matthew, we do so remembering
that God gave us His law out of love.
Jesus said:
No one can serve two masters, for 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 God and
money.
This is a practical application of the First Commandment,
``You shall have no other gods before me.'' Why should we fear,
love, and trust in God above all things? How does trusting in
Him bring us joy? Isn't God demanding, doesn't His law restrict
us from doing things which otherwise we would enjoy?
This week we will examine Jesus' teaching to learn that His
Word is not only true, but the best advice we can receive to live
in harmony with God and neighbor.
May our Lord grant us faith to hear and trust in His holy
Word. Amen.