Treasure

In Matthew Chapter 6:19-21 Jesus says "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

There is nothing wrong with having the desire for earthly things, and there is nothing wrong with owning them. God wants us to enjoy our lives. The problem is many people spend their time focused solely on the treasures of this world. We cannot allow houses, cars, money, jewelry, boats, or any other material possesions to be the only treasures we lay up for ourselves, as we journey through our lives. Job 1:21 points out that we came into the world naked, and that we will go out of it the same way. We brought nothing with us when we were born into this world, and it is certain that we will take nothing with us when the Lord calls us home.

As the above scripture in Matthew tells us, it is important that we lay up our treasures in heaven, where they will be safe from earthly erosion of any form, and where they cannot be stolen. The treasures we lay up in heaven will be there waiting on us, and will be ours eternally. The scripture further points out that if we have our heart dedicated to and focused on worldly possessions, then our heart is not where it should be. Our heart should be in Christ, and the works we do for him.

The Bible is full of instructions on how we are to live our lives. It instructs us on how we are to behave toward one another showing love, kindness, understanding, and forgiveness. It tells us that we are to help one another in times of need, encourage one another, and engage in all other acts of compassion that coincide with being Christian. We are to do works that glorify our Lord, and Savior. When we do these things we are pleasing God, and we are laying up treasures for ourselves in heaven.

Take a moment to think about where you are laying up treasure. If you decide the bulk of it is here on earth, then I encourage to make a change because earthly treasures fade away.

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