Treasures in heaven

Discover how Matthew’s teachings provide 8 essential ways to store up Eternal Treasures in heaven with a life of faith and good works.

I often think about what Jesus might say regarding the American Dream. Would he want everyone to be a homeowner, everyone to have comfort and the security of a nice economy with nothing to worry about?

Small children will trade a quarter for three shiny pennies. They’re too naïve to realize which has more value. Unfortunately, we Christians do the same whenever we give up heavenly treasures for earthly ones (Matthew 6:19-20; 1Timothy 6:18-19). We’re trading spiritual wealth for a few shiny pennies when we: Take the easy way instead of the right way Avoid an opportunity to share our faith Focus on worldly goals Keep our mouths shut when Biblical values are mocked Overlook some of God’s…

In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus says “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.”Treasure is linked to the heart. What does our heart long for? Does it treasure the things of this world like money, fame, possessions, security, success, power…

This week's FHE lesson topic comes from the Come, Follow Me reading in Matthew 6-7. Check out this week's Come, Follow Me study ideas on LDS Living for additional resources and suggestions.

Create a "Heavenly Treasure Box" with #FaithForceKids 💎 Matthew 6:19 reminds us to focus on treasures that last forever. Decorate a box and fill it with notes about acts of kindness and love. Let’s store up treasures in heaven! #TreasureKeepers

Dear Roger,I’m a new Christian, and I have been reading in the Bible about the crowns, treasures, and rewards that Jesus will give to Christians who live God-honoring lives here on earth. Recently, I came across a passage where Jesus talked about storing up treasures in heaven. What exactly are the treasures in heaven He’s talking about? And how do I earn them?Thank you, AnaDear Ana,I took a survey of several thousand people, asking them your questions. I think you’ll relate to some of the…

Matthew 6:19-21.

Where your treasure is, there your heart will also be. - Matthew 6:21

I often think about what Jesus might say regarding the American Dream. Would he want everyone to be a homeowner, everyone to have comfort and the security of a nice economy with nothing to worry about?