Treasures in Heaven

"treasures in heaven" (Matthew 6:20) is usually anything that is done in this life that has eternal value. Only things done with eternal value will be rewarded.

There is nothing wrong with wealth and riches and money in and of itself. The warnings of the Bible are against the deceitfulness of wealth and the greed and the hoarding of one's riches. The holder of wealth can eventually come to believe that he no longer needs God. Again, the warning is only against the greed and hoarding of wealth. This is why Jesus said that it was easier for a camel (a big animal) to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into heaven. It is the greed and the disdain for God that keeps such a rich man from going to heaven.

People of this world must have everything they want and right now. We were also like this before meeting Christ. When they have it, they will quickly spend it or use it on themselves until it is all gone; then they still want more.

Christians should understand the purpose and necessity of waiting and looking to eternity - where their treasures should be in heaven. It is very difficult for a believer to hold wealth and not be enticed by its allure of self-sufficiency. Some can and others can't. Unfortunately, too many "Christians" are either too worldly or never was and they call for everything they want and want it right now. Too often there is little difference between a Christian in the world and a person of the world.

Geysir Joe - 11.04.2008