19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin
do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
24 “No
one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the
other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You
cannot serve both God and money. (NIV)
Think about the connection of "treasure" and "your heart" for a moment. I wonder if the two can ever be disconnected or if they always go together. I find myself leaning toward the always go together idea. Even if you flip the statement around, "for where your heart is, there your treasure will be," it still makes sense to me. Your heart will be with your treasure, and of course vice versa. Think about it. Agree or disagree? Either way the question we must ask ourselves daily: What is it we treasure?
What do you find meaningful, confusing, or challenging in this passage?
February 28, 2012
Matthew 6:19-21, 24
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I have found the first passage comforting when making a decision you know is right in your heart for your family but will mean sacrifices financially. At the same time, I know I don't live up to the challenge of it because we do live in a materialistic society and a girl has to have some fun clothes!
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