But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:  For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
“Matthew 6:20-21‘

The possession of material goods is temporary. As Jesus instructs His followers in this verse, they should not place their focus on material goods in this life. Clothes and other fabrics can be eaten by moths. Rust occurs on metal objects. The thieves are trained to identify wealthy individuals and break into their homes to steal their belongings. In an instant, disaster and chaos can take away all of our material possessions.

Possessions and money are not inherently evil, and when used correctly they can be extremely beneficial to others and to God. There is nothing wrong with possessing the good things of this world. It is dangerous, however, for goods and money to begin to possess our hearts, our perceptions, and our behaviors. All kinds of evil attitudes and ungodly behaviors are rooted in the misguided love of money.

Nowadays, many influencers encourage their followers to live their best lives with hardly any regard to spiritual enrichment or heavenly investments. Being dependent on worldly wealth is dangerous, especially when it crosses the line into greed or materialism. In light of this, we are urged as believers to recognize the diabolic trap of laying up treasure on earth rather than investing in heaven. Where our treasure is, there will also be our heart. “Matthew 6:22‘

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.  But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.  Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. “1 Timothy 6:10-12‘

Let us pray:

Dear Lord, almighty Heavenly Father, I pray that through the riches of Your grace, You will help me find my treasure in You and place no other value higher than You. I am aware of how easy it is to commit the sin of storing up the wrong kind of treasure here on earth rather than striving to develop a godly attitude toward wealth. Please keep me from covetousness, and teach me to develop the right attitude towards money today, as well as heavenly treasures accumulated for Your praise and glory. Thank you dear Lord almighty Heavenly Father. I pray this throughout the mighty, glorious, fulfilling name, of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Much LoVe, JoY, Peace and Blessings in Jesus Christ, our almighty, wonderful, infinite loving, glorious dear Lord, Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe, and abundantly do receive throughout His marvelous righteous Word and His truth fulfilling Holy Spirit.