Title: Treasures of Heaven
"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
The first fruit that appears as evidence of the grace received from God is almsgiving.
Doing volunteer work in a church organization or teaching others by learning the words of the Bible
It takes time, so the way we can thank the Lord for His grace is through gifts and alms.
We can see well in the case of 'Zacchaeus the tax collector'.
"Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord, I give half of what I have to the poor.
I will give it to you, and if I have defrauded anyone, I will repay you four times as much.” {Luke 19:8}
We have received unspeakable great grace from God around us.
Even though they testify, they do not know how to share and give in their own lives.
I can see people, but what that person shows to the people around me is their 'stingy life'
'The grace I received is fake.' And that's what I'm proving.
The saints who have truly received many things from God cannot endure without sharing 'like Zacchaeus.'
Being stingy is also one of the biggest ailments.
If you are a nanny around you, you have a good character and a gentle personality, and you
He's in a great position to be respected. Wait, there's someone with a tight wallet.
I don't know how to give at all.
After those around him realize his stinginess, they no longer respect him.
One such stingy thing overshadows the good things he has.
We are well aware of the story of the rich young man. {M.19:16-22}
This young man came to Jesus and boasted of his faith.
I have kept all the commandments from my youth, and have
Now that I've been there, what do I need anymore?... I asked the question.
Jesus said to the young man that you have 'many riches,'
give it all to the poor
The word to follow me was a hindrance, and the young man unfortunately left the Lord.
Yes. Christianity is not a selfish religion, it is an 'selfless' religion
It is not the kind of faith that keeps the commandments for himself like this rich young man.
Today's text tells us to lay up treasures in heaven.
So... how can we build up treasures in heaven on this earth?
It will soon be salvation.
We cannot take our wealth to heaven, but we can send it to heaven first.
We must use the material God has given us wisely and usefully.
The sacrifice is like fire. When money is used well, it brings many benefits and convenience to oneself, but
Otherwise, a person who can properly use substances
If not humbled, the precious material can bring great disaster to its owner.
Even around us, when life is difficult, not a few people
When those who depended on the Lord and led a good life of faith are financially comfortable and their life is enriched,
You can see that there are people who leave the faith and go out into the world.
I feel pity for them if they had not received material blessings.
Hopefully the riches we have will depend on our faith and
I pray that it will be used as a precious tool to show the 'glory of God' in your life.
If we use the riches God has given us well, He will repay us with a great reward.
Do you want your children to do well and be blessed?
He says that if I help and give to the poor and needy around me, my children will prosper.
He is gracious and lends all day long, and 'his descendants' are blessed. {Psalm 37:26}
I hope you don't want to raise your children, but let God raise them Himself.
When Abraham was faithful to God, Isaac was blessed a hundredfold.
That's right. We should become masters of material things, not 'slaves of material things'.
With the heart of dealing with a single beast, I use the riches that you have given me wisely.
Glory to God and I pray that you will be wise, who will pass on blessings from generation to generation.
“He scattered wealth and gave it to the needy.
His righteousness endures forever, and his horns shall be lifted up in glory..." {Psalm 112:9}