The Bible tells us that “a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways” (James 1:88A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. (James 1:8)) and that “no man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:6262And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:62)). The Lord Jesus also said that “no servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon” (Luke 16:1313No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (Luke 16:13)).
These scriptures and others would encourage us who know the Lord as Saviour to walk in separation from the world. We cannot enjoy Christ and the world together. Remember that this world crucified the Lord Jesus and, even today, has no love for Him.
Often we get so involved with the affairs of life that we have no time for the One who died for us. “He. . . that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful” (Matthew 13:2222He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. (Matthew 13:22)). Our one object in life should be to serve Christ. Let’s find a few “one things” in the Bible.
1. The man who came running to Jesus was earnest, he was reverent (he kneeled), he was humble (wanted to know), he knew the commandments, and he was rich. After the Lord looked at him and loved him, what did He say?
Mark 10:___
2. Martha was careful and troubled about many things. What did Jesus tell her about Mary? Luke 10:___
3. When the man with the withered hand rose and stood forth, what did Jesus ask the scribes and Pharisees? Luke 6:___
4. What was the Apostle Paul’s purpose concerning things behind and things before? Philippians 3:___ & ___ (2 verses)
5. The chief priests and scribes asked about the Lord’s authority. How many questions did He ask to see if they were honest? Luke 20:___