Matthew 6:19-21
“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.

Application: 

In Matthew 6:19-24, Jesus emphasizes the spiritual over the physical. Everyone collects treasures on earth, but they don’t last (6:19). Heavenly treasures are a far better investment. They’re eternal and imperishable (6:20). For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (6:21). Store your treasure where you want your heart to be. Your heart will follow your treasure.

To focus on heaven and store treasure there, you have to see clearly. The eye is the lamp of the body (6:22). Either you let light in through your eyes, or you remain in darkness. It’s that simple. Unless your spiritual perspective is directed by God, you’ll wander in the dark.

Nothing can distract our spiritual focus and fill us with darkness as effectively as becoming a slave to money. Note that having money is not the problem. The danger is when money has you—that’s when the physical becomes more important to you than the spiritual. You can’t serve two masters (5:24). God must have your devotion if you are to receive his kingdom direction.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 875–876.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write articles glorifying God. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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