Read Matthew 6:19-21
The heart is one of the most important and protected organs in the body. The heart is the organ that pumps life (which is in the blood) throughout the body, and thus, God designed our bodies to protect this much needed organ. Without the heart there is no hope for life.
In this passage of Matthew, Jesus is dealing, not with the natural heart, but rather, to the aspect of our life that decides what makes us alive. He stated, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Thus, whatever we treasure is what makes us alive. The question is, “Is the treasure that we have making us alive temporary or eternal?” If you your treasure is in school, careers, stocks, homes, earthly relationships, hobbies, etc., your heart will only make you alive temporarily. However, if your treasure is based upon what God desires for your life, He will make you alive eternally.
The greatest investment we can make is in the kingdom of God. A simple investment in prayer, giving, missions or some other ministry that God desires for you will cause great returns not only in heaven, but also here on earth.
Economists say the investments in “sin stocks” are a sure investment. Society has fallen deep into the pleasures of entertainment, money and power. We live in the midst of a present day Sodom and Gomorrah. Gambling, alcohol, drugs, pornography and the decay of the family structure are all the result of “sin stocks”. It is a sure thing when you invest in the things of the world, your returns or treasures will fail. Nothing built on sin will produce a positive return.
When we consecrate our treasures to God, His Spirit then becomes the “stock” that we invest in, and that investment has NEVER had a negative return.
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