Our Treasure
Bible Readings
- Matthew 6:19-21 - 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 will your heart be also.
- Ephesians 4:28 - Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
- Malachi 3:10 - Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Everything we possess belongs to God; we are simply His stewards.
> "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (Matthew 6:19-21)
Our relationship with our treasure reveals who we are and what we truly value. The question is: What do we value most?
Regardless of how we acquire our possessions—whether through working, investing, saving, or receiving a gift—the correct perspective on money and property is this: the Lord owns everything. We are merely stewards.
Another way to think about your resources is to view them as a means to meet people's needs and serve God's Kingdom (Ephesians 4:28; Malachi 3:10). When we give gifts to others or to divine works, we immediately transfer our treasure from earth to heaven.
The Lord's blessings can certainly be used to achieve the purposes He has given us. When we walk in God's will and communicate our desires to Him, our choices align with His desires for us. When this happens, we know He approves of us directing our resources to those areas.
Let us always consider the eternal value of our activities. The main point is that we should entrust every bit of our time, talent, and treasure to the Lord, for He will use them to do truly magnificent things.
🤔 Reflection
What do we value most? How can we use our resources for eternal value?
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