Matsya Purana 246.16

246.16

tvatkṛte bhavitā nūnaṃ devo viṣṇuḥ sthitau sthitaḥ.
viditvetanmahābhāga! kuruyatnamanāgatam .. 246.16 ..

Śrī Śukrâchârya said:—‘Demon! on the authority of the Vedas only the Devas are entitled to the sacrificial offerings but you have given that privilege only to the demons.—14 Lord Viṣṇu, pervades the universe and sustains it through Satva and the very same Lord annihilates the creation in His manifestation of Śiva Now the Lord Viṣṇu is engaged in sustaining the creation, so you should be on your guard Demon king! if Viṣṇu finds a place, in your sacrifice He will grow stronger So you should not commit yourself to Him You should put Him off—15 17