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“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in nor steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— *Matthew 6:20–21 (NASB)*
“Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven… Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.”
— *Luke 12:32–33 (NASB)*
The central theme of these lyrics is very clear: heavenly treasure. Jesus speaks about treasure, money belts, possessions, the poor, the kingdom, the heart, fear, and the Father’s pleasure. These are not sentimental words. They are covenant terms. They expose what rules us inwardly and where we truly belong.
The lyrics simply echo and arrange Jesus’ own teaching:
Jesus is confronting the central rival to God in the human heart: mammon, the spirit that operates through money and possessions, and He is giving us a pathway into freedom, security, and eternal reward.
Let us look at what the Word of God says—first by understanding the historical context, then the key words, and then by applying it to our lives in a very practical way.
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### The Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 6
Matthew 6:20–21 comes from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). Jesus is speaking primarily to His Jewish disciples and the gathered crowds in Galilee. This is not casual teaching. It is the constitution of the kingdom of heaven—the standard for those who belong to God’s rule.
In Matthew 6, Jesus deals with three great spiritual disciplines: giving, praying, and fasting (vv. 1–18), and then with two realms of reward and two masters:
Jesus is not giving financial advice. He is drawing a battle line in the heart. He says:
> “No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve God and wealth (mammon).” (Matthew 6:24)
The instructions to “store up treasures in heaven” are given in this context of choosing a Master. How you handle treasure shows who rules you.
### The Journey to Jerusalem – Luke 12
Luke 12:32–33 appears in a different but related context. Jesus is traveling and teaching about hypocrisy, fear, greed, and anxiety. He speaks about:
Right after warning against greed and worry, Jesus speaks these words:
> “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.
> Sell your possessions and give to charity…” (Luke 12:32–33)
So, the background situation is this:
Into that situation, Jesus speaks two core truths:
1. The Father delights to give you the kingdom.
2. Therefore, you are free to let go of possessions and invest in heaven.
The lyrics of the song simply string together what Jesus said in two different settings but on the same theme: treasure, heart, kingdom, and fear.
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To understand Jesus’ words deeply, we must look at two key Greek terms: thēsauros (treasure) and kardia (heart).
### 3.1 “Treasure” – θησαυρός (*thēsauros*)
> “But store up for yourselves treasures (*thēsaurous*) in heaven…” (Matthew 6:20)
> “You will have treasure (*thēsauron*) in heaven.” (Luke 12:33)
The Greek word θησαυρός (thēsauros) means:
We get the English word “thesaurus” from this term: a storehouse of words. In Jesus’ teaching, treasure is not only money. It is whatever you regard as most valuable and guard most carefully.
When Jesus says, “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,” He is saying:
This is more than “doing good works.” It is a reorientation of what you value most. Your “heavenly treasure” is everything you have given to God that He will keep, remember, and reward: obedience, sacrificial giving, faithfulness, secret acts of love, endurance in suffering, loyalty to Christ when it costs you.
### 3.2 “Heart” – καρδία (*kardia*)
> “For where your treasure is, there your heart (*kardia*) will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)
The Greek word καρδία (kardia) is deeper than our modern idea of “feelings.” In the Bible, the heart is:
Proverbs 4:23 (LXX) uses this idea:
> “Watch over your heart (*kardia*) with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life.”
So when Jesus says, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” He is not making a casual observation. He is stating a spiritual law:
all of these will follow what you treat as ultimate treasure.
The lyrics say:
> “Store treasures in heaven—
> your heart will follow there.”
That is accurate theology. Your heart is not independent. It is pulled in the direction of your treasure. If your treasure is earthly, your heart is tied down. If your treasure is heavenly, your heart is lifted upward.
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Let us now take the lyrics as a structured meditation on Jesus’ teaching and connect each part to Scripture.
### 4.1 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven…”
> “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,
> where neither moth nor rust destroys,
> and where thieves do not break in and steal.”
Jesus contrasts two locations:
The security issue is central. He is saying:
Everything on earth is perishable, vulnerable, temporary. No investment here can ultimately be secure.
This is repeated in 1 Peter 1:4:
> “…an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.”
Heaven’s treasure:
Earthly riches are like the rich fool’s barns (Luke 12:16–21). God says: “You fool! This very night your soul is required of you…” He had earthly treasure, but he was not “rich toward God.”
The song rightly highlights that heavenly treasure is in the only place:
### 4.2 “For where your treasure is… your heart will follow there.”
> “For where your treasure is,
> there your heart will be also.
> Store treasures in heaven—
> your heart will follow there.”
This is not optional. It is a spiritual inevitability. Your treasure and your heart are bound together.
Notice the order:
That means:
Many believers say, “My heart is with God,” but their treasure (time, finances, ambitions) is fully tied to earth. Jesus says that is impossible. Your heart is where your treasure is.
This principle is crucial in spiritual warfare. The devil does not only attack your emotions. He attacks your treasure patterns. If he can get you to invest your life, your energy, your money, your time in things that are perishing, he has already tied your heart down.
Colossians 3:1–2 applies the same principle:
> “Keep seeking the things above, where Christ is… Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.”
You do this by decision, and then your emotions and affections follow.
The lyrics correctly state: “Your heart will follow there.” You can choose where you want your heart to dwell by choosing where you place your treasure.
### 4.3 “Sell your possessions, give to the poor… Then come, follow Me.”
> “Sell your possessions, give to the poor,
> and you will have treasure in heaven.
> Then come, follow me.”
Here Jesus moves from principle to radical obedience. This echoes two major passages:
1. The rich young ruler – Matthew 19:21
> “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
2. Luke 12:33 – To the disciples as a group
> “Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven…”
The command “sell your possessions” is not a blanket rule that every believer must sell every physical item. But it reveals a kingdom pattern:
For the rich young ruler, this was a test of lordship. He kept the commandments outwardly, but he had another god—his wealth. Jesus put His finger on the rival altar.
The phrase “Then come, follow Me” is important. The releasing of possessions is not an end in itself. It is a gateway to discipleship. You are set free from the bondage of ownership in order to be free to follow Jesus.
Theologically:
The lyrics faithfully echo this: giving to the poor is not loss; it is investment in eternal wealth.
### 4.4 “Do not be afraid, little flock… Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”
> “Do not be afraid, little flock,
> for your Father has been pleased
> to give you the kingdom.”
Here we come to the motivation behind radical generosity and detachment from earthly possessions.
Fear is the main reason many believers cling to earthly treasure:
Jesus addresses that directly: “Do not be afraid.” Why?
1. You are a flock — you belong to a Shepherd.
2. You are a little flock — weak, vulnerable, numerically small. You cannot secure yourself.
3. But you have a Father — and this Father finds pleasure in giving.
“Your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” The Greek verb indicates delight, good pleasure, choice. The kingdom is not given grudgingly. It is the Father’s joy to hand over His rule, His resources, His protection to His children.
If the Father has given you the kingdom:
Romans 14:17 defines the kingdom:
> “For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”
When you know you have the kingdom:
The lyrics rightly connect: “Do not be afraid… Sell your possessions and give to the poor.” Courage to detach from earthly wealth comes from revelation of the Father’s kingdom provision.
### 4.5 “Provide purses… a treasure in heaven that will never fail.”
> “Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out,
> a treasure in heaven that will never fail.”
This is straight from Luke 12:33:
> “Make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven…”
There is a contrast of containers:
The “purses” represent your spiritual accounts with God—your record of faithfulness and obedience, which He remembers and rewards.
Hebrews 6:10:
> “For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name…”
God remembers. Heaven is a perfect accounting system. Every obedient act, every generous gift done in faith and love is part of your “purse that will not wear out.”
Notice that Jesus commands: “Provide purses for yourselves.” That is active. You choose whether you want perishable wallets or eternal accounts. You are not passive. Your daily financial and life decisions are constructing your eternal portfolio.
### 4.6 “Lay up your treasures in heaven—where your heart will truly rest.”
> “Lay up your treasures in heaven—
> where your heart will truly rest.”
Many believers seek rest in better circumstances, larger accounts, more possessions. But Jesus says your heart will only rest where your treasure is safe.
If your treasure is on earth, your heart is never fully at rest. Why?
But if your treasure is in heaven:
Hebrews 4:9–10 points to a Sabbath-rest for the people of God—ceasing from their own works and trusting in God’s. One major aspect of that rest is financial and material trust: resting in God as Provider, investing in heaven, free from the tyranny of mammon.
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The teaching of Jesus is not theoretical. It demands response. Here are four practical steps—each can be applied with specific “proclamations.”
### Step 1: Acknowledge the True Master
First, we must decide who our Master is: God or mammon.
Matthew 6:24 is non-negotiable:
> “You cannot serve God and wealth (mammon).”
Action:
Proclamation:
### Step 2: Reorient Your Treasure Deliberately
Second, we must intentionally transfer treasure from earth to heaven.
This is done through:
Action:
Proclamation:
### Step 3: Embrace the Father’s Kingdom Provision
Third, we must root out fear and embrace the reality that the Father delights to give us the kingdom.
Action:
Proclamation:
### Step 4: Align Your Heart Through Continual Choice
Fourth, we must keep aligning our heart with our treasure by ongoing choices.
Action:
Proclamation:
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### Proclamation of Faith
Speak this out loud, slowly, as an act of alignment with the Word:
“I declare that Jesus Christ is my only Master. I renounce the rule of mammon over my life.
I choose to store up for myself treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
I testify according to the Word of God:
Where my treasure is, there my heart will be also.
Therefore, I set my treasure in heaven, and my heart follows there.
I am part of the little flock, and my Father delights to give me the kingdom.
I will not fear lack, I will not fear the future, for I have received a kingdom that cannot be shaken.
I choose to sell, to give, to share as the Holy Spirit leads me.
I provide for myself purses that do not wear out—
an unfailing treasure in heaven, kept by the faithfulness of God.
My true rest is not in earthly wealth but in the unchangeable riches of Christ.
My heart is set on things above, my treasure is secure in heaven,
and my life is available for the will of God on earth.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
### Prayer
“Father, in the name of Jesus, I come to You as part of Your little flock. Thank You that it pleases You to give me the kingdom. I ask You to expose every area in my life where mammon has exercised influence—through fear, greed, anxiety, or pride. I repent of trusting in riches, in possessions, in human security.
Lord Jesus, teach me by Your Holy Spirit how to store up treasure in heaven. Show me where to give, whom to help, and how to live as a faithful steward. Deliver me from fear of lack. Write upon my heart the reality that my treasure and my reward are with You.
Holy Spirit, set my mind and my affections on things above. Make me rich toward God. Let my life become a channel of generosity, mercy, and obedience that will be remembered in heaven. And grant that on the day I stand before You, I may not be ashamed, but may be found as one who invested fully in Your kingdom.
I ask this in the authority of the name of Jesus. Amen.”
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