The Devil’s Lie: You Actually Can Serve Two Masters

(Calvin Combs; 8/10/2025; Matthew 6:19-24)

Theme: Followers of Jesus must be singularly devoted to him

1. The Devil’s Lie: you can serve God and the world
   1. The Devil is a liar (John 8:42-44)
   2. Adam & Eve in the garden (Gen. 3:1-5)
   3. Rich Young Ruler (Matt. 19:16-22)
2. God’s Truth: you must love God with your whole heart
   1. Your heart matches your treasure (Matt. 6:19-21)
   2. Your body follows your eye (Matt. 6:22-23)
   3. Your devotion serves only one master (Matt 6:24)
      1. Jesus in the wilderness (Matt. 4:8-10)
3. The World is Passing Away (1 John 2:15-17)
   1. Those who love the world perish
   2. Those who love God abide forever
4. Who Are You Serving?