Command 13: Lay Up Treasures
Bible verses for meditation
In addition to meditating on Matthew 6:19–21, meditation on the verses below will provide you with further insight and understanding of Christ’s command: Lay Up Treasures.
II Corinthians 4:18
“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
I Timothy 6:17–19
“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.”
I John 2:15
“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”
Proverbs 23:5
“Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”
Matthew 19:21
“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.”