Heavenly treasures

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…

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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…

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?

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?

The Pearl of Great Price is Jesus and his heavenly kingdom. Just like the merchant, we must give all we have to follow him.

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

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.

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