“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.”
Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV)
Like most people these days, I often worry about how we are going to survive in the current economic situation. In tough times, we may turn to possessions for comfort and enjoyment. Sometimes in order to feel better, we spend money that we don’t have, on things we don’t necessarily need.
I was reminded of this recently as I visited a nearby church; when I noticed a young man in the pew ahead of me. He was dirty and unkempt, and he listened intently to the message and sang along with the music joyfully. When the offering plate came by, I saw him drop in a few coins. He gave without hesitation.
Often, it seems that we who are more fortunate than that young man don’t give anything. We don’t spend time with God regularly; don’t give our time or money to help the poor and homeless. Too often we don’t often offer a kind word to a stranger, take time to chat with a lonely person, or spend an hour a week to help at a soup kitchen.
I have decided to stop using so much of my time on building up treasures on earth so that I can more faithfully live out God’s word. When we serve in Christ’s name, we store up riches in heaven.
What are some ways that you’ve stored up treasures on earth? In heaven?
Lauren
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