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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— *Matthew 6:21 (NKJV)*
“*The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.
But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!*”
— *Matthew 6:22–23 (NKJV)*
Here the Lord Jesus is not giving us a suggestion. He is unveiling a spiritual law that operates in every human life, whether we know it or not, whether we believe it or not.
The lyrics you have before you are simply echoing this central truth:
These are not sentimental thoughts. They are statements of spiritual cause and effect. If you want to understand why your heart is where it is today—cold or burning, earthly or heavenly—Jesus tells you: trace your treasure, and you will find your heart.
If we desire deliverance from worldliness, from inner darkness, from confusion, from double-mindedness, we must allow the Holy Spirit to confront us with two questions:
1. What is my treasure?
2. Where is my eye fixed?
These verses come from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7). Jesus is speaking to His disciples in the presence of the crowds. He is not giving them a religious theory. He is describing the lifestyle of those who belong to the kingdom of heaven.
The immediate context of Matthew 6 is about three areas of life:
In each case, Jesus exposes a false religious system—doing religious acts to be seen by men—and contrasts it with true kingdom living—doing these things in secret before the Father. Then, in Matthew 6:19–24, He moves from *religious practice* to *ultimate loyalty*:
> “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth…
> but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…” (vv. 19–20)
The people listening to Him were ordinary people—Jews living under Roman occupation, familiar with poverty, oppression, and insecurity. Earthly treasure, in their minds, would have meant food, clothing, land, money, social security.
Yet Jesus does not adjust His standards because of their social condition. He confronts the human heart in every generation: *Are you building your life on what perishes or on what is eternal?*
Then He explains the consequence of their choices:
The lyrics “Keep your heart fixed on heaven—let your eyes be clear and single” summarize precisely this central passage in Matthew 6: the direction of the heart and the focus of the eye must match one Master, one kingdom, one treasure.
To understand this passage properly, we must examine two key Greek words that Jesus uses.
### 1. “Treasure” – *thēsauros* (θησαυρός)
The Greek word translated “treasure” in Matthew 6:21 is *thēsauros*. From this word we derive our English word “thesaurus,” a storehouse of words.
So when Jesus says, “Where your *thēsauros* is, there your heart will be also,” He is not simply talking about your bank account. He is talking about:
Your *thēsauros* is the focal point of your deepest desires and your strongest efforts.
This sheds light on the lyric:
> “Store up treasures in heaven—
> your heart will follow there.”
If your *thēsauros* is in heaven—God’s approval, Christ’s reward, eternal inheritance—your heart will be drawn upwards. If your *thēsauros* is on earth—position, money, reputation—your heart will be tied downwards.
### 2. “Healthy / Unhealthy” Eye – *haplous* (ἁπλοῦς) and *ponēros* (πονηρός)
In Matthew 6:22, “If your eyes are healthy…” the Greek word is *haplous*.
In verse 23, “if your eyes are unhealthy…” the Greek word is *ponēros*.
So Jesus is saying:
In Jewish idiom, a “good eye” often meant generosity and sincerity, while a “bad eye” meant stinginess, envy, or covetousness (see Proverbs 28:22; 23:6). Thus, Jesus is addressing both *focus* and *motive*.
The lyric captures this idea:
> “Keep your heart fixed on heaven—
> let your eyes be clear and single.”
“Clear and single” is another way of saying: *haplous*. One focus. One loyalty. One passion. No mixture. No compromise.
Now we will walk through the themes in the lyrics and relate them to Scripture.
### A. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
This is not merely a descriptive statement. It is a spiritual law.
Notice what Jesus does *not* say. He does not say, “Where your heart is, there your treasure will be.” Many people imagine that their heart is primary and their treasure is secondary. But Jesus reverses this: *your treasure leads; your heart follows.*
You do not first feel spiritual and then begin to invest in spiritual things. You first choose where to invest—time, money, attention, effort—and then your heart is drawn after that investment.
This is why Jesus commands, “Store up treasures in heaven.” He is giving us a strategy to shepherd our own hearts. The heart is not autonomous; it follows treasure.
Proverbs 4:23 confirms this principle:
> “Keep your heart with all diligence,
> For out of it spring the issues of life.”
How do we keep (guard) the heart? One major way is by guarding our *thēsauros*—what we accumulate, value, and pursue.
### B. “Store up treasures in heaven—your heart will follow there.”
This lyric paraphrases Matthew 6:19–20:
> “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth…
> but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven…”
The contrast is clear:
What are “treasures in heaven”?
Scripture points to several forms of heavenly treasure:
1. Obedience and righteousness
2. Sacrificial giving for the kingdom
3. Faithful service and endurance under trial
4. Winning souls and building up the body of Christ
The lyric is very precise: “Store up treasures in heaven—your heart will follow there.” If heaven receives your investments, your heart is pulled in that direction. You become a stranger and pilgrim on the earth (Hebrews 11:13). You begin to “seek those things which are above” (Colossians 3:1–2).
### C. “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.”
Here Jesus moves from treasure (what you value) to vision (what you look at and aim for).
The “eye” represents:
If your eye is *haplous*—single, clear, undivided—then your whole inner being is illuminated. The “body” here refers to your entire inner life:
Psalm 119:105 echoes this:
> “Your word is a lamp to my feet
> And a light to my path.”
When the Word of God governs your focus, you see clearly:
A single eye is fixed on God Himself:
> “I have set the LORD always before me;
> Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.”
> — Psalm 16:8
And on His kingdom:
> “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
> — Matthew 6:33
### D. “But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness.”
When the eye is *ponēros*—evil, covetous, divided—the inner life is filled with darkness.
Darkness in Scripture often signifies:
If you allow your focus to be ruled by:
then your entire inner being is veiled. You can no longer discern truth clearly.
This is why Jesus adds: “If then the light in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!”
That is a frightening statement. It means this: if what you *call* light—your “insights,” your “opinions,” your “self-confidence”—is actually darkness, your condition is worse than ignorance. You are deceived.
Spiritual deception is the most dangerous condition a person can be in, because the deceived person does not know he is deceived.
2 Corinthians 11:3 warns:
> “But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity [single-mindedness] that is in Christ.”
The “simplicity” here is closely related to *haplous*: singleness, purity of devotion.
When we tolerate a divided focus—trying to serve both God and mammon—we open ourselves to deception. Our inward light becomes darkness.
### E. “Keep your heart fixed on heaven—let your eyes be clear and single.”
This line applies the whole teaching:
Colossians 3:1–2 is a direct parallel:
> “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is…
> Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Notice the verbs:
Hebrews 12:2 adds:
> “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…”
The phrase “looking unto” means “looking away from all else to Jesus.” That is *haplous*—a clear, single eye.
Now, in terms of spiritual warfare, this matter is crucial. Many believers are anxious, oppressed, confused, and defeated because:
A divided heart is a tormented heart. James 1:8 says:
> “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.”
The lyrics call us into deliverance from double-mindedness: “Keep your heart fixed on heaven—let your eyes be clear and single.”
### F. Repetition: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also… your heart will follow there.”
The song returns to the central statement again and again, as Jesus does in His teaching. Why? Because this is diagnostic.
If you honestly want to know where your heart is, you must ask:
Your treasure reveals your heart. And your heart reveals your master (Matthew 6:24).
This is not condemnation. It is an invitation. If your heart is not in heaven the way it should be, you can begin *today* to redirect your treasure.
We must not leave these truths in theory. Jesus demands response. I will outline four practical steps, each with a corresponding proclamation you can make.
### Step 1: Renounce Earthly-Mindedness as Your Primary Orientation
First, we must acknowledge where our heart has been misplaced. This involves repentance—a change of mind and direction.
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you where you have been:
When He shows you, do not argue. Confess it as sin. Lay it down at the cross.
Proclamation 1:
“I renounce every form of earthly-mindedness as my primary concern. I refuse to live for what decays, perishes, and can be stolen. I acknowledge that my life is a vapor and that eternity is real. I turn from serving mammon, from trusting in possessions, and from seeking human approval. Jesus Christ is my Lord, and I choose to live for His kingdom.”
### Step 2: Deliberately Begin to Store Treasure in Heaven
Second, you must make conscious, practical choices that redirect your investment.
This includes:
You do not drift into heavenly treasure. You store it up.
Proclamation 2:
“By the grace of God, I choose to store up treasures in heaven. I offer my time, my money, my gifts, and my strength to the Lord Jesus and to His kingdom. I believe that God is not unjust to forget my work and labor of love. My heavenly account is more real to me than any earthly account. My heart is following my treasure into heaven.”
### Step 3: Guard and Focus Your Eye—Refuse a Divided Gaze
Third, you must deal with your “eye”—your focus and intake. This involves radical choices about:
Job made a covenant with his eyes (Job 31:1). You must do the same. You cannot fill your eye with impurity, greed, violence, or jealousy and expect to be full of light.
Practically, this will often mean:
Proclamation 3:
“I choose to have a single, clear eye. I refuse a divided focus. I refuse to look with desire at what defiles or distracts me from Christ. I present my eyes to God as instruments of righteousness. I set my mind on things above, where Christ is. The Word of God is my light. The Holy Spirit is my guide. My whole inner being shall be full of light.”
### Step 4: Continually Reaffirm Your Ultimate Treasure—Christ Himself
Finally, we must be clear: heavenly treasure is not merely rewards, crowns, or positions. Our supreme treasure is a Person—Jesus Christ.
Philippians 3:8 says:
> “I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord…”
The purest heart says:
Heaven is heaven because Christ is there.
So above every other form of treasure—ministry, success, spiritual gifts, even rewards—fix your heart on Christ Himself.
Proclamation 4:
“Lord Jesus, You are my treasure. You are the pearl of great price. I count all things loss for the excellence of knowing You. I do not seek heaven without You, or blessing without You, or ministry without You. My heart follows You. My eyes are fixed on You. You are my portion, my inheritance, and my exceeding great reward.”
### Proclamation
Say this aloud, slowly and deliberately, as an act of alignment with God’s Word:
“I proclaim that where my treasure is, there my heart will be also. I choose this day to store up treasures in heaven, not on earth. My heart is being drawn upward, into the presence of God, into the realities of eternity.
I proclaim that the lamp of my body is my eye. I choose to have a single, clear eye—fixed on Jesus, fixed on His kingdom, fixed on His righteousness. I refuse the darkness of a divided, evil eye. I refuse deception, confusion, and double-mindedness.
In the name of Jesus, I sever every tie of my heart to earthly idols—money, reputation, pleasure, and human approval. My treasure is in heaven. My inheritance is in Christ. My heart follows my treasure. My life is hidden with Christ in God. My whole being shall be full of light, to the glory of God the Father.”
### Prayer
“Father, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I bring my heart and my eyes before You.
I ask You to expose every false treasure in my life. Show me where I have invested in what cannot last. Grant me true repentance. Cleanse me from the love of this world and from the pride of life.
Lord Jesus, claim my heart wholly for Yourself. Holy Spirit, shine Your light into every dark place in me. Where my eye has been evil, divided, or corrupt, purify it. Grant me a single eye—clear, focused, undistracted in my pursuit of Christ.
Teach me how to store up treasure in heaven. Direct my giving, my serving, my obedience, my priorities. Let my daily choices align with eternal realities.
I ask that my whole inner being be filled with light—Your light, Your truth, Your presence. Guard me from deception. Keep me from the trap of serving two masters.
I declare that Jesus Christ is my treasure, my Lord, and my reward. Let my life bear fruit that remains into eternity. In His mighty name I pray, amen.”
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