Heaven, not earth, is my home

From an eternal perspective, accumulating earthly wealth is merely a short-term effort. Possessions you acquire on earth remain on earth after your life is over... but the treasures of generosity are everlasting.


"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Matthew 6:19-21 (New International Version)


Jesus wasn't vague about what to do with money; He told His followers to store their treasures in heaven. Author Randy Alcorn likens the idea of accumulating money on earth to that of accumulating Confederate money during the U.S. Civil War. When the battle ends—as it ultimately will—the earthly wealth you have amassed will hold no value; your treasures await you in eternity.