Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:20-21 (NLT).
Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
Jesus speaks to us here regarding possessions and priorities. He addresses the human obsession with things that are only temporary, and that if you “store your treasures in heaven”, they can’t be taken away. As the Erdmans Companion to the Bible puts it “wealth keeps the heart earthbound.”
Jesus doesn’t say wealth is inherently bad, but He warns that how we obtain and use wealth matters in God’s kingdom. Our focus is also important. If we make wealth the center of our lives, it diminishes our relationship with God and others.
We must reject the selfishness that leads us to value things, rather than our brothers and sisters. Generosity is a gift from God, allowing us to see the needs of others and meet them with the resources we have been given. When we put our treasures in heaven, we are blessed to be part of His kingdom work.
Heavenly Father, we are sorry for the times we let earthly things distract us from what is truly important. Help us to share our blessings and show the world Your love. Amen.
