Quote by Logan Pearsall Smith

Those who set out to serve both God and Mammon soon discover that there isn't a God.

Those who set out to serve both God and Mammon soon discover

Summary

This quote suggests that one cannot truly serve both God and the pursuit of material wealth or worldly desires. It implies that prioritizing one's personal gain or materialistic desires diminishes or obscures one's connection to a higher spiritual power or belief in God. It conveys the idea that when individuals engage in pursuing solely material wealth, they may eventually realize that their commitment to such pursuits distracts them from recognizing or experiencing the presence of a higher power.

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By Logan Pearsall Smith

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