No man can serve two masters - Proverb for January 23

For January 23 we have another proverb which comes from the Bible.  In Matthew 6:24 we find the verse "No one 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 both God and Mammon." (WEB)  The proverb when read in context is already explained very well and so there isn't much to add other than to explain that Mammon is just another word for material wealth. When serving 2 masters your attention and dedication will be focused on one or the other but not both equally or perfectly.  You will also begin to favor one master over the other and despise the demands of the other.  This proverb of course serves a specific purpose when it was spoken by Jesus so it is worth mentioning that this proverb makes clear the need to serve God above serving our desire for material things.