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- Earthly treasure - things, persons, places, positions, favor, finances, etc. - never do last; they never fully satisfy. These things never meet our real needs; there is always something missing.
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Jul 3, 2023 · Heavenly treasures are eternal, while earthly treasures are temporary and can be destroyed. The term earthly treasures refers to material wealth and possessions. Treasures encompass anything of significant value, and in the context of Matthew 6:19, it includes riches and assets on earth.
- Christian Minimalism
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- Christian Minimalism
- What Is Your Treasure?
- Why Must We Not Lay Up Treasures on Earth?
- Why Must We Lay Up Treasures in Heaven?
- Is It Wrong to Obtain Material Wealth?
- How Do We Lay Up Treasures in Heaven?
- Final Words
We are commanded by Jesus that we should NOT lay up for ourselves treasures on earth. The first thing we should ask, what is the treasure that we hold so dear? According to Thayer’s definition, the Greek word for treasure in this verse is thesauros. It refers to “the place in which good and precious things are collected and laid up.” It could be “a...
Matthew 6:19gives us the reason why we must not lay up treasures on earth: “Where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.” Here’s the wisdom that we must all take heed. Christ is telling us that it is in vain to lay up treasures on earth. Why? Because of the mere fact that they are just temporary. Jesus would later add: “For wha...
Thankfully, Jesus Christ did not simply tell us what we must NOT do, but he added what WE MUST DO. He said: “But LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Nothing can be clearer than that. Our Lord and Master wants us to lay up treasures in heaven. Why? Because heav...
If we are admonished to lay up treasures in heaven, then is it wrong to accumulate material possessions? The answer to this question is NO. God, Himself, promised that He will bless us and will give the desires of our hearts when we delight in Him (Psalms 34:7). One form of those blessings is material wealth. The key to understanding the message of...
Now that we see the importance of laying up treasures in heaven, the natural question is, “How do we do this?” This blog isn’t enough to give you a detailed answer. But let me just give you a summary statement from our Master. “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, fo...
I hope you now have a deeper understanding of what it really means to lay up treasures in heaven. Jim Elliotonce said: Yahweh/God expects us to put Him first in our lives (Matthew 6:33). We must not exchange the things that are eternal for something that’s temporary. We must always focus on the reward that is laid for us at the end of our Christian...
We are all well aware of the treasures we have on earth, the things we value and need to have for our existence on earth. BUT THERE IS ANOTHER KIND OF TREASURE. Jesus says there are treasures in heaven! There are things which are more valuable than food, clothing and shelter.
Feb 8, 2024 · So what did Jesus mean by “earthly treasures”? Based on the context of this passage and other Bible verses, we can identify a few key characteristics of earthly treasures: Money and Material Possessions
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 ...
In the former section, 6:19–21 establishes the theme (earthly vs. heavenly treasures), and 6:22–24 carries it further, centering on the choice between two masters. Then 6:25–34 contrasts worry with trusting God for one’s needs.
May 31, 2024 · In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus presents a striking contrast followed by a profound explanation: Contrast: Jesus juxtaposes laying up treasures on earth with laying up treasures in Heaven. The former is characterized by a fleeting nature—subject to decay and loss.
