Earthly and heavenly treasures

“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. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ((Matt. 6:19-21 NIV)

Things to know about earthly treasure

• Earthly treasure is a good gift (James 1:17)
• Earthly treasure is a major temptation (James 1:14)
• Earthly treasure is a terrible master — you can’t serve two masters (Matt. 6:24)
• Everything you have belongs to God (Psalm 89:11)
• Be thankful for what you have (James 1:17)
• Cultivate an attitude of contentment (Phil. 4:11)
•  Be generous (Prov 3:9)

Overflowing to bless others

“Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work. As it is written, “He scatters everywhere and gives to the poor; his righteousness lasts forever.” Now he who supplies seed to the farmer and bread to eat will also supply you with seed and multiply it and enlarge the harvest that results from your righteousness. In every way you will grow richer and become even more generous, and this will cause others to give thanks to God because of us,” (2 Cor 9:8-11)