Matthew 6:19-23

LAYING UP TREASURES

LAYING UP TREASURES

There is great interest in the world in savings and investment:

1. Factors discussed focuses on security, growth, and availability.

2. People try to acquire and save what they value the most.

LAYING UP TREASURES

The word translated “treasure” means wealth or what we value:

1. It seems to mean what we put first or value the most.

2. It is referred to as “mammon” in Mt. 6:24. It is what we crave or seek the most.

3. Therefore we must choose between God and material things.

LAYING UP TREASURES

“DO NOT LAY UP FOR YOURSELVESTREASURES ON EARTH.”

1. It is not wrong to desire property to support one’s family.

2. Jesus tells us to neither love nor seek earthly treasures.

3. Jesus gives several reasons for not laying up treasures on earth.

LAYING UP TREASURES

“LAY UP FOR YOURSELVESTREASURES IN HEAVEN.”

Jesus is telling us to love, seek, trust, or “hoard” spiritual treasures.

He gives some reasons for “hoarding” heavenly treasures.

LAYING UP TREASURES

SOME OF THE THINGSWE SHOULD TREASURE

Each person should “treasure”…

…the truth.

…your influence.

…your body.

LAYING UP TREASURES

SOME OF THE THINGSWE SHOULD TREASURE

Each person should “treasure”…

…your mind.

…your soul.

…your family.

LAYING UP TREASURES

SOME OF THE THINGSWE SHOULD TREASURE

Each person should “treasure”…

…the church.

…your conscience.

…your eternal destiny.

LAYING UP TREASURES

Every person seeks some “treasure.”

Every person serves either an earthly god or the God of heaven.

Every person is either laying up treasure on earth or in heaven--not both.

Where are you laying up your treasures?