Managing God's Money

At Models For Christ we have been doing a study by Randy Alcorn on Managing God's Money.  It has really been convicting me on how everything I have is not mine but all God's. It really has shown to make sure my treasure is stored up in heaven and not here on earth.

Matthew 6:19-21

19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

Jesus shows us two treasures in this passage: earthly and heavenly. Money is only of a temporary value- unless it is spent, used or shared to further the kingdom of Heaven. Moths destroy fabric, metals rust, thieves steal and the list goes with fire and floods. No earthly treasure is safe. Material things just won't stand the test of time but they also don't stand God's test. Its not morally wrong to have material wealth it is just a poor investment. When we are told by investors to think 30 years ahead to plan for our finical future, Christ is telling us to think a million years a head to plan for our eternal future. Treasures on earth last a short time, Treasure in Heaven last for eternity. 

What does it mean to store up your treasure in Heaven? We store up heavenly treasure by holding loosely, sharing freely and giving away earthly treasures for God;s Kingdom purpose. We need to be open to the what the Holy Spirit is telling us to do with our possessions. We cannot be selfish or unwilling to do what God is asking us to do with our money. Its not wrong to have things and enjoy them it becomes wrong when they are your treasure and you are unwilling to give them up when God asks of it. 

Proverbs 22:9

Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.