Developing the Right Perspective
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant
We live with one of two perspectives: a worldly or an eternal perspective. Living with a worldly perspective implies that we “store up for [ourselves] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19).
Our culture tells us that the more things we own the happier we will be. If we take notice of that perspective and live with a focus on the here and now, the things of this world become our treasure. With our attention on earthly treasures, our interest is in acquiring and hoarding treasures rather than giving them.
In contrast, when we live with an eternal perspective, we store up our 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 6:20-21). John the apostle cautioned, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in them” (1 John 2:15). By God’s grace, we can be freed from a worldly perspective which focuses on accumulating more and more treasures here on earth and that prohibits us from becoming God-pleasing stewards.
Prayer: Dear Lord, use my life in your service as I store up treasures in heaven. Amen.