Chapter 66—Treasure in Heaven
Christ entreats, “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” This
work of transferring your possessions to the world above, is worthy
of all your best energies. It is of the highest importance, and involves
your eternal interests. That which you bestow in the cause of God
is not lost. All that is given for the salvation of souls and the glory
of God, is invested in the most successful enterprise in this life and
in the life to come. Your talents of gold and silver, if given to the
exchangers, are gaining continually in value, which will be registered
to your account in the kingdom of heaven. You are to be the recipients
of the eternal wealth that has increased in the hands of the exchangers.
In giving to the work of God, you are laying up for yourselves treasures
in heaven. All that you lay up above is secure from disaster and loss,
and is increasing to an eternal, an enduring substance.
Profit for Time and Eternity
It should be your determined purpose to bring every power of your
being into the service of Christ. Why, His service is profitable for the
life that now is, and for that which is to come....
“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single,
thy whole body shall be full of light.” If the eye is single, if it is directed
heavenward, the light of heaven will fill the soul, and earthly things
will appear insignificant and uninviting. The purpose of the heart will
be changed, and the admonition of Jesus will be heeded. You will lay
up your treasure in heaven. Your thoughts will be fixed upon the great
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rewards of eternity. All your plans will be made in reference to the
future, immortal life. You will be drawn toward your treasure. You
will not study your worldly interest; but in all your pursuits the silent
inquiry will be, “Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?” Bible religion
will be woven into your daily life.
The true Christian does not allow any earthly consideration to
come in between his soul and God. The commandment of God wields
an authoritative influence over his affections and actions. If everyone
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