"Treasures in Heaven"
Reading: Matthew 6:19-21 (ESV)
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Devotional:
Our culture places a high value on accumulating wealth and possessions. Everywhere we turn, we are bombarded with messages encouraging us to seek more—more money, more status, more things. But Jesus challenges us to consider what truly matters. He calls us to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.
Treasures on earth are fleeting. They can be destroyed, stolen, or lost. They may bring temporary satisfaction, but they are not eternal. Our most prized possession will one day pass through a yard sale and a Goodwill store to eventually land at the landfill. In contrast, treasures in heaven are everlasting. They are secu…
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