The Blessed Life and Our Treasures, Part 2
(Matthew 6:19-21)
Reconstructing treasures
- Work hard to serve God, our families, and society.
- Give back to the Lord and His church first.
- Wisely plan your spending.
- Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven because they really matter.
- Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven because they last.
- Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven because they appreciate and multiply.
- Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven because they value Jesus and His kingdom.
Giving Jesus’ Way
- Giving back to God who owns it
- Giving back to God as His stewards
- Giving back to God as circulating His resources to His causes
- Giving back to God out of love for God and others
- Giving back to God responsibly and authentically
- Giving back to God strategically and forgetfully
- Giving back to God obediently and freely
- Giving back to God both reveals and focuses our heart.
Practical tips
- Don’t be overwhelmed
- Learn how to manage God’s money.
- Live within your means.
- Rethink your habits and lifestyle.
- Consider every significant purchase before God.
- Remember that it all belongs to God.
- If you aren’t giving, start somewhere.
- If you aren’t giving your first and your best, then work toward that.
- If you are giving, then set goals and work toward an exciting percentage.