Treasures in heaven!

paulnoel

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A Gang of robbers broke into a Christian church because they had heard it contained some valuables! The head of the gang took hold of the leader of the church and said to him, "Show me where you keep your valuables if you don't we are going to kill you" The leader did not reply , but took the gang to a room at the back of the church, in which the sick were being looked after, the poor were being given food and clothing, and widows and orphans were resting.

"There," said the leader. "These are the treasures of my church."


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 yourselfs treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.


MATTHEW 6;19-21
 

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Thank you Paul for guiding us in a beautiful truth!

Proverbs 23:4-7 (KJV) 4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. 6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
Being content with the blessings we're given (especially with the blessings of caring for others) is rewarding and full of God's love. That Godly contentment is powerful, and leads to the kind of praises exhibited in your story about who the real treasurers are.

Hebrews 13:5-6 (KJV) 5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Jesus made it real clear the death that comes from valuing riches when He talked to the rich young ruler:

Matthew 19:20-22 (KJV) 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
I know this is a little beyond your initial point, but feel it's confirmation as well. Another strong scripture from the Word of our Lord, written in blood:

Luke 12:29-34 (KJV) 29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. 30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. 31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. 32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Paul gave good advice to Timothy in this same regard:

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (KJV) 17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

May we seek and find the Kingdom here and now, in what we do, and what we treasure.

Bless you Paul, and thanks for the responses to this beautiful message.

Your sister in Christ,
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