Matthew 6:19-21
The key word in this passage is treasure. Moth, rust and thieves are also repeated. Jesus contrasts storing treasures up on earth, where moth and rust destroy and thieves will break in and steal, with storing treasures up in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy and thieves do not break in a steal. The subject of this paragraph is: Why should I store up treasures in heaven? The answer: Because treasures in heaven are permanent and where your treasure is you heart will be as well.
This ties to the previous section where Jesus looks at righteous acts. The same basic comparison is made: you can have your reward from people now or from God later and you can have your treasure temporarily on earth now or from God permanently later. The choice seems pretty obvious. However, so often the immediate trumps anything I might have to wait for. I hate to wait!
The big question is, where is my heart? What do I treasure? How can I treasure Christ and heaven more?
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Blevos is the name we came up with for web-logging-devotions. It all started with a discussion about the role of community and the role of "private" devotions. It was decided this was a great mix.
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