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NIV10 WORDS TO LIVE BY
Matthew 6:19-21
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
A negative command in verse 19.
I. The Followers of Jesus Are Not to Store Up Treasures on
Earth because Earthly Wealth is Inherently
Insecure.
There are two problems with earthly wealth:
1.It is destroyed over time. Corruption from Within.
2. It is stolen by thieves.Violence from Without.
A positive command in verse 20.
II. The Followers of Jesus are to Store Up Treasures in
Heaven Because Heaven is the Only Place Where Our
Wealth Will Be Secure.
Answer:
You store up treasures in heaven by investing your
money in things that will last for eternity.
He Gives a Reason
III. Where You Put Your Money is All-Important
Because Your Heart Follows Your Money–Either Up to Heaven or Down to Earth.
Jesus’ Investment Advice
“If you want to invest your money, find the investment that
will give you the most security and the best rate of return over
the longest period of time. There is such an investment open to you. But it’s not on
earth. It’s in heaven.”
Six Simple WordsWhat are you sending ahead to heaven?
What will you find when you pass through the Jordan River on your way to the Celestial City?
What investments are you making today that will make a difference in eternity?