Matthew 6: 24 No man 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. You cannot serve God and mammon.
In our day, there are many advertised pathways to heaven, and various types of deliverance are on sale without the God factor. The phrase “Good without God” savors of human efforts to do, and to be good. But while this may go a long way in maintaining an equilibrium in our society, it does not address the root problem of personal captivity to invisible foes. Therefore, it is a stark warning issued by God in His word, that none should be deceived as to the high stakes in the game of life, for inevitably, we will be under the control of one of two masters, and there are only two.
[The Desire of Ages pp 324] When the soul surrenders itself to Christ, a new power takes possession of the new heart. A change is wrought which man can never accomplish for himself. It is a supernatural work, bringing a supernatural element into human nature. But unless we do yield ourselves to the control of Christ, we shall be dominated by the wicked one.
We must inevitably be under the control of the one or the other of the two great powers that are contending for the supremacy of the world. If we do not co-operate with the heavenly agencies, Satan will take possession of the heart, and will make it his abiding place. The only defense against evil is the indwelling of Christ in the heart through faith in His righteousness.
Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!