In the first half of Matthew 6, Jesus describes the believer’s private life (giving, praying, fasting); in the second half he is concerned with our public life (questions of money, possessions, food, drink, clothing and ambition). Jesus makes it clear that you cannot serve God and anything else. Evaluate the use of your time, talent, and treasure to evaluate what is truly on the throne of your life; see and smash any idols you have placed there.