Treasures
Treasures are laid up, only as treasures on earth are laid down. This does not mean that we have to go through life poor or destitute, but the question is what value do we place on the things that God our Father has given us to help us through this life? Are we using our temporal means for the furtherance of the gospel and the truth, or are we using them simply for our own pleasure and lust?
When we get to heaven we will have to give an account of how well we handled our financial affairs and worldly possessions. “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2).
In view of all this, the Lord Jesus, when here on earth gave some very timely advice. “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:19-21).
