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?

By Elizabeth Prata “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, w…

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…

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

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?

What It Means to Store Up Treasures In Heaven - Megan Allen Ministries

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…

While out looking around today, I was reminded of the scripture “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”. You see, we were out looking at antiques and found all kinds of beautiful items- Tiffany lamps, antique figurines, furniture, old antique books and much more. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy

Jesus Christ told us to lay up treasures in heaven. But what does it really mean? Do you have the deep understanding of what Christ demands from us? In this post, let us study Matthew 6:19-21 and see how we can obtain heavenly treasures that last FOREVER!