Daily Wisdom: Matthew 6:19-21

Monday, August 9, 2004

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
— Matthew 6:19-21

More Daily Wisdom

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
— Ephesians 4:32 —
"Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud."
— Proverbs 16:19 —
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
— James 4:7 —
"The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart."
— Proverbs 17:3 —

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, August 9, 2004

God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'The Chosen One of God' (Jn. 1:33-34)
"[John the Baptizer continued,] "I didn't know [Jesus] was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit....."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'We Must Not Make Things Difficult!'
"Everyone [at the Jerusalem meeting about whether Gentile Christians had to follow Jewish customs] listened quietly as Barnabas and Paul told about..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Romans 8:9
"You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he..."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Mother Teresa:
"If you judge people, you have no time to love them."

Illustration

Illustration of Matthew 6:19-21 — "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom