Priorities and Attitudes

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also".  Matthew 6:21  NKJV

Tony Evans writes: 'Hanging around a hospital, doesn't make you a patient. And hanging around a church doesn't make you a Christian.'  Tony Evans Bible Commentary

People seem to think that going to church is paramount to them being recognised as a fully fledged Christian. This is not true, unless they have made Jesus the Lord of their life. And, if they have, of course, He reigns in their hearts. Having the biggest bible, does not make you a Christian, not does being able to quote all of the key verses within the bible. That is head knowledge not, heart knowledge.

Just check out today's text, it is saying your treasure will be in your heart. Many people have two priorities in life (1) Cheques books (2) Diaries/Appointment books. These two items rule their life. It shows where they spend their time and where they spend their money. This is what they value.

It is very commendable to be a successful business person and the self-made millionaire has a great talent. But, this will not get them into heaven. The Beatles used to sing 'Can't buy me love' And this is also very true. Many of the people will flock to the successful business person but, what are they after, love or a handout? A rich person must find it very difficult to understand why they are so accepted in society. This can make them very insecure and also explains why so many rich people have pre-nuptial contracts before they are married. Surely this can't be love and trust.

It is what is in a person's heart that determines what they are and where they are going. What is the point in having all the money in the world and then, at the age of perhaps 30, going out and dying in a high speed car crash. There is no point, unless of course Jesus was the treasure within  their hearts. The full words of this piece of scripture reads: 19 'Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also' These verses underpin what we are discussing here. There is no point in making riches and successes more important than your destiny. One day we will all stand before Jesus Christ and He will ask us why we feel we should be allowed into His heaven. The only answer will be, 'Because Jesus Christ lives in my heart.' This answer will open the gates of heaven; nothing else will

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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