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Matthew 6:19-23

LAYING UP TREASURES. Matthew 6:19-23. 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.

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Matthew 6:19-23

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  1. LAYING UP TREASURES Matthew 6:19-23

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. LAYING UP TREASURES “DO NOT LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES 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.

  5. LAYING UP TREASURES “LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN.” Jesus is telling us to love, seek, trust, or “hoard” spiritual treasures. He gives some reasons for “hoarding” heavenly treasures.

  6. LAYING UP TREASURES SOME OF THE THINGS WE SHOULD TREASURE Each person should “treasure”… …the truth. …your influence. …your body.

  7. LAYING UP TREASURES SOME OF THE THINGS WE SHOULD TREASURE Each person should “treasure”… …your mind. …your soul. …your family.

  8. LAYING UP TREASURES SOME OF THE THINGS WE SHOULD TREASURE Each person should “treasure”… …the church. …your conscience. …your eternal destiny.

  9. 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?

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