EXCELLENT LIFE KEYS

Tue/15th/March/2022

*Francis Reign* (Ap & Coach) 

_"Raising excellent agents of change and transformation, well equipped with Truth and Wisdom."_

*UNDERSTANDING THE ACTS AND WORDS OF JESUS CHRIST (55)*

_"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 nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also"_ (Matt 6:19-21). Like an experienced doctor who can diagnose the source of your ailment, Jesus knows that our struggle is an issue of the heart - not what we do or don't do. This is why Jesus connected His command to stop laying up "earthly treasures" and store up "treasures in heaven" to the heart. He knows that what we value is reflected in how we live. On the one hand, when the "world" is your desire, you'll be committed to storing up "earthly treasures." On the other hand, when Jesus is your treasure, you'll devote your life to live for His glory and the good of others. 

The people of Jesus should treasure Jesus. This was the driving force behind Jesus descending from heaven - He wanted to restore our relationship with God. Through faith in Christ, we are no longer God's enemies. We are His son and daughter. In living for Christ, the greatest challenge you'll face is money and possessions. God desires our devotion, and He knows you will battle the temptation of money. In general, "treasures on earth" includes money and possessions. Now, before you jump to wrong conclusions, Jesus didn't say that you can't own a home, cars, land, suits, be famous, etc. But to stop focusing on accumulating money and things for self-glorification and set your heart to pursue treasure in heaven. Real wealth is obtained by investing in "treasure in heaven." You are eternally rewarded when you give, pray, fast, forgive, share the gospel, love your enemies, endure insults and persecutions for Christ's sake. When it comes to rewards, the greatest reward every follower of Christ receives is this: Seeing God face-to-face. 

*EXCELLENCE KEY* 🗝️

_Like an experienced doctor who can diagnose the source of your ailment, Jesus knows that our struggle is an issue of the heart - not what we do or don't do._ 

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*Excellence is within you. Bring it out >>*

#1423 ELK.