But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. These three are fasting, worldliness, and singleness of purpose in religion. Fasting , or occasional abstinence from food, in order to bring the body into subjection to the spirit, is a practice frequently mentioned in the Bible, and generally in connection with prayer. Let them not fast to man, but to God.
Worldliness is one of the greatest dangers that beset man's soul.
Life or death depends on the answer we can give to these questions. If our treasure is earthly, our hearts will be earthly also. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be. Singleness of purpose is one great secret of spiritual prosperity. If our eyes do not see distinctly, we cannot walk without stumbling and falling.