[19] Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, [20] but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. [21] For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ~ Matthew 6:19-21
Recently saw an interview with an older gentleman who explained that back in the day, when he would get a paycheck, he’d pay rent 6 or more months in advance. Why? Just in case if he couldn’t book the same amount of jobs, and his money was low, he at least had a place to sleep. He wasn’t looking to spend his money on frivolous things, but on the essentials. He was looking ahead in life, making sure he always had a place to stay.
We are told to live like this man. To live with our eyes focused on storing up treasure in heaven so that we might have a home for us in eternity. Jesus tells us that how we spend our time on this earth will determine where we spend eternity. If we spend our lives storing up pointless treasures on this earth that we cannot take with us, then we will miss out on eternity with Christ. But when we spend our lives on this earth building up treasure in heaven, then we will spend eternity with Christ.
It’s about our heart. It’s about our desires and what is important to us. When our focus is eternity, we build the Kingdom of God. We win souls. We disciple souls. We make sure our loved ones know about Christ, that they’re ready. We spend time with Christ. We worship. We pray. We read our Bibles. We change. We become more Christ-like and put the things of God above the things of this world.
The Egyptians buried their Pharaohs with their treasures, even mummifying their animals in hopes of them being able to take their earthly treasures with them to the afterlife. But here’s the thing, these temporary treasures will never last. This world and this earth will pass away. If our main goal is money, we will perish with our money. If our main goal is Christ, we will live with Him forever and ever.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Decide Which Treasure You Want.