‘Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust corrupts…’ Mt 6:20
Red-Letter truths…
If someone told you that your home was going to burn down in less than an hour, what would you remove? The question answers itself. You would only remove what’s truly valuable. Both Jesus and Peter reminded us that this earth of ours (this present home) isn’t going to last “as is” (Mt 24:35 and II Pet 3:10). Meaning: It’s not the investment you want to be investing in.
Jesus admonishes us to lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven instead of treasures here on earth. This isn’t defined by tithing alone, but all purposeful acts in the Father’s will. When we do give tithes/offerings to a gospel focused church, then yes, we are investing eternally by investing in the gospel and the souls of man. The concern for man is defined by Jesus in (vs 21) ‘Where your treasure is there will your heart be also.’ Missing this truth is like a treasure hunter working with a misguiding map, all his efforts will prove to be unprofitable.
Do your giving while you’re living, then you’ll be knowing where it’s going… HSAY
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