Ian Barclay's Thought For The Day

A CHRISTIAN LOOKS AT MATTHEW’S GOSPEL
Forbidden covetousness
Reading: Matthew 6:19-24 Click to view passage

In the matter of storing up treasure on earth, the key words are, “for yourselves.” (v19). We are not discouraged to garner wealth that can be used properly for the Kingdom’s sake. What is forbidden is hoarding it for our own self-indulgence, enjoyment, entirely forgetting the needs of others. A man’s treasure shows what really interests him, what captivates his thoughts and attention.
We are to show what motivates us, sways and influences all we do are the things of heaven. Wealth invested in souls and the work of the Kingdom of heaven is imperishable.

Meditation: So much of what I do and say today, will reveal what I really value.
Prayer pointer: Keep reminding me of that old Spanish proverb, that shrouds don’t have pockets and help me to invest in heaven today
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