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- 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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Mar 27, 2018 · Jesus Christ told us to lay up treasures in heaven. But what does it really mean? Do you have the deep understanding of what Christ demands from us? In this post, let us study Matthew 6:19-21 and see how we can obtain heavenly treasures that last FOREVER!
Nov 22, 2021 · The Sermon on the Mount includes many of Jesus’ most famous teachings, including this one: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
- Matthew Ruttan
- We Need a New Heart. To desire the things of heaven, we need a transformed heart that values Jesus more than an abundance of wealth and possessions. The heart is deceitful above all things (Jeremiah 17:9).
- Help the Poor and Those in Need. Like the early church that sold their possessions and distributed to those in need (Acts 2:45), we can look to the needs of others around us.
- Take Risks That Will Honor God.
- Live a Simple Life. Choose to live simply and not try to attain the life that others around us might be living. The allure of “making it” in life keeps our eyes focused on earthly treasures and pursuits.
Mar 11, 2024 · One of the most impactful is Matthew 6:19-21, where Jesus himself advises against hoarding earthly riches. He says: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…For where your treasure is, there your heart will be ...
Jul 3, 2023 · We store up heavenly treasures by channeling our resources toward godly concerns. For example, affluent Christians can invest in missionary trips or charity work instead of purchasing unnecessary cars or boats or summer homes.
Therefore in Matthew 6:19-21 Jesus encourages us to lay up treasure in heaven and not on Earth. Jesus is saying that we must be heavenly minded; we must focus on eternal issues and not just the temporary things of life. Temporary treasure can get stolen, lost and destroyed when we die – but the eternal treasures of God can never be stolen ...
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Jan 4, 2022 · We store up “treasure in heaven” when we make choices on earth that benefit God’s kingdom. Jesus said that even offering a cup of cool water to a fellow believer is worthy of eternal reward (Matthew 10:42).
