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“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Promise: God promises incorruptible, heavenly treasures if I will set my heart on eternal, not earthly, things.

Have you ever given thought to what you can take with you when you die? Things that we buy, make, achieve in our jobs, and learn about the world will be of no value in heaven. We won’t be able to take them with us. Only those things with eternal value will endure and be with us in heaven. Relationships, kindnesses done for others, faith in Jesus, work for the kingdom, witnessing, preaching, studying about God, memorizing Scripture, prayer, eternal life, righteousness, joy, peace and growing more like Jesus are all things that will be with us eternally. Where are you storing up treasures?

Lessons and Truths:

1.Godly treasures are eternal and have great value.

2.Earthy valuables are temporal, just for now.

3.The things I treasure reveal my heart attitude and motivation in life.

4.God’s rewards are far greater than anything I could possess now.

Prayer: Lord, help me to examine the goals that are motivating me today. Create in me a heart attitude that seeks to place your treasures above the desire for things that surround me. Open my eyes to see the treasures you reveal and provide in your Word each day. Amen.

What is my response to God’s promise?

What do the things I value in life say about my heart attitudes?

Which of God’s treasures do I want to see more of in my life?

Promise Confirmation: Proverbs 23:4-5, Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 12:32-34, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, 1 Timothy 6:17-19