Matthew 6:24

No one can serve two masters: 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 both God and money.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Matthew 6 · Words of Christ are set in red.

4 songs meet this passage

  • “Knock you off to pay their tithes”

    Mob Ties · Drake

    strains against Matthew 6:24

    The twisted use of 'tithes' language for mob loyalty shows allegiance to money and power rather than God.

  • “Jesus Christ (yeah), checks over stripes (yeah)”

    SICKO MODE · Travis Scott

    strains against Matthew 6:24

    Jesus' name appears only as an exclamation beside a boast about money, illustrating the divided loyalty Jesus warns against serving both God and wealth.

  • Gotta Serve Somebody · Bob Dylan

    resonates with Matthew 6:24

    Jesus' teaching that no one can serve two masters underlies the song's refrain; allegiance is singular, not divided.

  • What You Want (feat. Total) · Mase

    strains against Matthew 6:24

    The honest admission that money comes first in this relationship echoes the warning that no one can serve two masters. The song doesn't hide which one wins here.

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