True Treasures
“So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.” Luke 18:22-23 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/luk.18.22-23.nkjv If good deeds are enhanced by the possession of treasures, we are bound to do extremely well with the accumulation of earthly treasures. Unfortunately, the more our passion is attracted by the treasure in things, the more the heart of man is distracted from the most treasurable thing. Little wonder the sadness in the heart who was rich in earthly treasure, but poor in the things of the spirit, especially when asked to liquidate these fake treasures. The pursuit of earthly treasures, position, and achievements is good, when pursued within the fear of God and in absolute submission to His counsels. But as soon as the purpose of these pursuits violates t...