... a biblical perspective on money and possessions in light of eternity

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Connecting giving and treasure


Jesus unmistakably connects giving with providing treasure...
“Sell your possessions (show compassion) and give [donations] to the poor. Provide money belts for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing and inexhaustible treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. - Luke 12:33
 Hence, eternal rewards are not only rewards we will receive in eternity, but rewards that are themselves eternal, imperishable, inexhaustible.

Moses prayed the oldest psalm -
And let the [gracious] favor of the Lord our God be on us;Confirm for us the work of our hands—Yes, confirm the work of our hands. - Psalm 90:17
The literal translation is "make permanent the work of our hands."





Why do you believe the word 'treasure' in Matthew 6 refers specifically to money and possessions?


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