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Pleasure-Pirates

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves, treasures in heaven, where neither moth or rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:19-21).

So, are we all nothing more than pleasure-pirates looking for our next great treasure? Some of us certainly spend a large part of our time, energy and money on what we think matters to us most. If we are a young person maybe it’s the latest video game or cell phone. If we just got engaged maybe our treasure is a 2 karat, emerald-cut diamond, engagement ring. Maybe our treasure is our job (if you have a great job in today’s job market it is a treasure). Our treasure could be something more tangible like a new ski boat, a beautiful home, an expensive automobile, or an 80-inch plasma, flat-screen TV to watch our favorite sports event on.

What we call our treasures here on earth we will one day leave behind. We are only on this earth for a very short time. What should and does matter most is what treasures we put up in heaven. I believe God wants us to live full, happy lives; enjoying the fruits of our labor, even assembling wealth and certain things that make us happy to be alive. However, and most importantly, when things become more important than our personal relationship with Jesus Christ, our Lord, we are losing our only true treasure! What we gain in possessions here on earth will only make us happy for a little while. What we invest in heaven will last for eternity.

Those who are truly wise seek Jesus; those who discover this Treasure are the wealthiest and the happiest people in the word!

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