Treasures in Heaven

Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God.

Matthew 19:24

Our culture is one of striving: We strive for money, more things, more status, more everything. The cliché "more is more" pretty much sums us up. We know we can't take our bank account and our things with us when we leave this world, but it doesn't stop us from trying to amass more that our children and grandchildren will have to divide, distribute or dispose of.  Scripture tells us to store our treasures in heaven, not down here. Maybe we need to spend more time thinking about the kind of collections we want, the things of true value we can enjoy for all eternity.

My mother has always encouraged us to live lives of contentment. Instead of more is more, she maintains enough is enough. When we aren't clutching our things, we can embrace the real treasures. We can be rich in the ways that are pleasing to God.

Kristin Armstrong

LIVING WITH FAITH