Bible Study: Storing Up Treasures

First let me say that I am not against investing, saving money or any other practice that would help any person become self sufficient and financially stable. This free bible study is aimed at dealing with the heart of the matter and help us see Gods perspective on how we should view our money and ultimately where we should really get our security!

What do u think about investments? Stable, risky or a complete gamble?

The bible talks a lot in proverbs about being wise with our money and not becoming lazy or complacent. God also teaches that we should get our security from him and not our money. We should also not put anything before God. He is to be full desire of our hearts.


Matthew 6:19-21

¹⁹"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. ²⁰But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ²¹For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Where is your treasure? It is not always money. Some times we store up treasure and get our security from our how many friends we have or the type of boyfriend/girlfriend we have.

Where is your heart? the bible says where your treasure is there your heart will be also. Our treasure and security should be in God alone!

Genesis 12:4-6;13:5;14

Lot chose Sodom not because of the sin but for worldly standards. Sometimes money can cloud our vision and Satan can use it to cause us to make us wise and worldly decisions.

Matthew 6:31

God knows what we need! Let him focus on our worldly needs and we should focus on the spiritual things!

Genesis 22:1-8
    
Abraham saw his spirituality as the most Important thing for him and his son....Even if it meant to sacrifice him!

What are you investing in with your children? Is their spirituality a priority or are you more concerned with college tuition and goods schools? We all want what is best for our children physically, however, our priority should be their spiritual health!

Hebrews 11:17-19
     
Do we believe like Abraham that if we sacrifice our kids
worldly future they will gain a spiritual one!?

Spiritual dreams should be a priority over worldly dreams. Consider it a blessing if you are poor based on worldly standards and rich spiritually! God wants to be the number one priority in your life, over money and any other worldly possession!